Porcupine Meatballs

Great meatballs that have rice in them, and are simmered in a tomato-Worcestershire sauce. Definitely a kid pleaser; these were my all time favorites as a kid, and are to my kids now! All you have to do is cook up a vegetable to go on the side and you have a complete meal.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-5
• Yields: 20 meatballs

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped or 1⁄2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2  tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  tomato soup, divided
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Combine ground beef, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the tomato soup. Mix well.
2. Shape mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
3. Place meatballs in a large skillet.
4. Mix rest of soup, water, and Worcestershire in a small bowl; pour over meatballs.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; cover; and simmer 40 mintes or until meatballs are cooked and rice is soft, stirring often.