Porcupine Meatballs Recipe
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Porcupine Meatballs

By: Mary Kelso 
"'I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them,' notes Mary Kelso of Hannibal, Missouri. 'I occasionally use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato soup, and that variation is delicious, too.'"

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the egg, rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on the rack in a pressure cooker. Combine the soup, water and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs.
  2. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 10 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion or release of steam; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduce.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested at 10/13/15 pounds of pressure (psi).
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by aerridge   view full review
Although the recipe was easy to follow, the end result was very disappointing. There was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by Whats his face   view full review
I added some granulated garlic and used crm/mushroom soup and it was good. My Mother made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Nikki   view full review
My mom used to make these all the time. We called them Mexican meatballs. Instead of tomato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by JESSICASRECIPES   view full review
very good! My husband's grandma used to make cabbage rolls and he said these tasted just like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by 65674   view full review
I liked the recipe only I think I will double the tomato soup mixture for extra sauce. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by Jan   view full review
I made these by the recipe and was a little disappointed. My sister tried them and agrees with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by Princess Tanya   view full review
These are a trip down memory lane for me as my mother made them often when I was a child. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by Marj   view full review
This was a very good recipe. I think it could of used some garlic to give it a little more favor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by Seeker149   view full review
I added garlic to the meat portion and served the meatballs on homemade mashed potatoes.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by christieirene   view full review
I've been making these for years, but always add a bit of cinnamon to them.

 

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