Porcupines

Yield

5 servings

30

60

1 pound: lean ground beef

1/2 cup: uncooked white rice

1/2 cup: water

1/2 cup: chopped onion

1 teaspoon: salt

1/2 teaspoon: celery salt

1/8 teaspoon: garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon: ground black pepper

1 (15 ounce) can: tomato sauce

1 cup: water

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup of water and onion. Blend in salt, celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat.

In an 11x7 inch baking dish, combine the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Place the browned meatballs into the tomato sauce, turning to coat well.

Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Calories: 275 kcal

Carbohydrates: 21.1 g

Cholesterol: 55 mg

Fat: 12.8 g

Fiber: 1.7 g

Protein: 18.5 g

Sodium: 1107 mg