These porcupine meatballs are delicious, hearty, easy to make and a perfect home cooked meal.

INGREDIENTS

FOR MEATBALLS

• 1 3/4 pounds ground beef (extra lean)
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons alt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
• 1 cup milk

FOR SAUCE

• 2 cans condensed tomato soup (10.75 oz)
• 2 cans water (use soup can to measure)

OTHER

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350 F
2. In a large bowl add the meatballs ingredients, and mix well using your hands. The mixture will be soft and loose but will cook into firm meatballs.
3. Wet your hands and form the mixture into medium sized meatballs. You should end up with about 30 meatballs. Drizzle the olive oil in a 9×13 inch casserole dish then place the meatballs in the dish.
4. In another large bowl mix the soup and water, then pour over the meatballs. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake covered for 35 minutes then remove the foil and cook for another 30-35 minutes, or until the rice pokes through the meatballs.

note: Rinse the rice prior to using.

Bon Appétit 😋