Name: Porcupine Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped, divided; 2 tbsp garlic, minced, divided; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp bread crumbs; 1 cup uncooked rice; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, divided; 2 (16 oz) cans tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 cup beef broth; Seasoning, to taste

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped bell pepper, half of the chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of garlic, the egg, bread crumbs, uncooked rice, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste.

3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands and form into meatballs.

4

Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

5

In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the two cans of tomato sauce, water (or beef broth), the remaining half of the chopped onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon of garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste.

6

Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs in the casserole dish.

7

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

8

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.

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