
Porcupine meatballs were a family staple growing up, we all got so excited on Porcupine Meatball night! Now I share this full-proof recipe with my own family! These meatballs are super flavorful, and with only three ingredients it makes dinner pretty fabulous!

Ingredients:
1 pound hamburger (raw)
1 box beef flavored Rice-a-Roni (uncooked)
1 egg
2 cups Water
Step 1: Warm up a frying pan, medium heat on stovetop, add a little bit {approx 1 TBS} of oil to pan.
Step 2: Mix all ingredients thoroughly, EXCEPT seasoning package included in Rice-a-Roni. Form into balls, I like mine just bigger than a golf ball.
Step 3: Brown meat balls on all sides on stove top.
Step 4: Mix seasoning packet with two cups of water. Pour over browned meatballs in frying pan. The water mixture should almost cover the entire meatball (you may need to add more water if it does not cover the meatballs). Bring to a boil, simmer about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until all liquid is gone. There you have it!

Porcupine meatballs are terrific with mashed potatoes!
Freezer Adaption: It probably comes as no shock that I double or triple this recipe, and freeze some for later. I simply freeze the finished meatballs in a zip top bag. When I want to eat, I simply thaw and reheat! Meatballs freeze great!
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Oh my gosh, this was my favorite meal when I was a kid! I haven't thought about these in years. Thanks for the reminder I can't wait to make them for my boys.~Merrilee
ReplyDeleteWell YUM! How totally clever! I would eat these for breakfast too! They sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteThese are such a blast from the past. Totally 70s! Love this post!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they are very tasty, but why would you serve potatoes, when they already contain rice? Seems a bit heavy on the starch.....except, now I'm hungry! Michele
ReplyDeleteGood question Michele, I like it with potatoes probably because that is the way I have always had it. It is a little like meatloaf, even thought it has some starch in it, it is great with meatballs! Thanks for all of the comments!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
Yum! Sounds good and I love easy suppers with few ingredients! I'm your newest follower! Your blog is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful....I will make this dinner next week! Thanks for linking up today!!
ReplyDeleteMmm, they look good! You can come make dinner at my house anytime ;-) Thanks for the easy recipe!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Maybe Matilda
I've heard of porcupine meatballs, but I've never actually tried them. I bet the kids will love it. I'll have to pick up a box of rice-a-roni next time I'm at the store.
ReplyDeleteLaura @ ComeTogetherKids
I have never heard of these. I have to admit... this is one of those things that seems really weird to me, but it's probably so delicious. I know my kids would probably love these. I love how the carb and meat are all mixed up. It' makes dinner-time so easy.
ReplyDeleteLove easy recipes! This one looks great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am going to start a recipe box for my daughter so that she can help me cook one day a week... This looks like something that she could easily help with that she would really enjoy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of making Porcupine Meatballs with Rice-a-Roni - great idea! I'll be trying this one next week. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYay! A recipe I can actually do! Sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, this is a great idea! I'm going to have to give them a try!
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That looks delicious! I'm going to try your version next time I make these. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, those looks pretty tasty! Thanks so much for linking this up!
ReplyDeleteThese sound terrific! I'm going to try them!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese look great, thanks for sharing! I hope to see you at the party again this week :)
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Carlee, I have a hunch that porcupine meatballs could very easily become a favorite in my house too! I look forward to sharing them with my girls!
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Jenn
That sounds delish!!! I am adding this to my recipes to try! I think my fiance would really enjoy! Thanks for linking to Fancy This Fridays!!
ReplyDeleteHave to try these! My kids love meatballs!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping back to say that I made these tonight and they were a hit! (I even had a few minutes of fun telling the kids they were made from porcupine meat :) )
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Laura @ ComeTogetherKids
I get adding to my grocery list after looking at your recipes. Thanks again for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteI am laughing because I remember making meatballs with rice when the kids were younger and it was some long convoluted recipe
I love recipes like this ( I'll do convoluted sometimes but too much of that equals burnout! :)