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These well-seasoned meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to love this meal when I was growing up. I made it at home for our children, and now my daughters make it for their families. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 284 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 900 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Originally published as Porcupine Meatballs in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p35
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Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by vickinboys
This is a very good recipe. The only change I made was to add cut up green peppers to the sauce and, since I was out of onions, I replaced them with 3 tablespoons of dried, minced onion. The dried onion added very nice flavor. This recipe will make an excellent stuffed peppers recipe as well.
Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by togood
A good recipe. I didn't change a thing. These would even be good as a meatball sub with hot peppers and cheese. This is a keeper.
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by Stacey4
These were great meatballs. With the rice in the meatballs and the tomato sauce, it kind of reminded me of cabbage rolls without the cabbage. I doubled the entire recipe and had just enough to feed two adolescent boys, their father, and myself
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2010 by lightedway
These are good. After reading the reviews I decided to double the sauce. I had only one can of tomato sauce so I used that and one can of petite cut tomatoes. I omitted the water since the canned tomatoes have a lot of water in them. It turned out great. My husband loved them and I usually don't get good reviews for "my meatballs" :)
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by Sweet Peaxyz
I doubled the sauce ingredients. This is a great freezer meal; I make extra meatballs which can be frozen, then thawed and browned.
Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2010 by stayathomemomma15
This is by far the best recipe I have ever gotten from Taste of Home. This is my six year olds favorite meal...and that says a lot since she is such a picky eater. This would be a great dish for a potluck or for a meal to impress your friends, family or co-workers!
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by angelbaby52585
My husband, who usually doesn't like meatballs, went back for seconds with these!!! They are great!
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by Toni Anderson
This recipe, served with the baked mashed potatoes, has been a number 1 favorite with my family and friends since it first appeard in the magazine in 1995.I always double or triple it and make twice as much sauce as called for per batch, yet there is never anything left!! The more I make, the more they eat!!!I use it for a new mommy gift, housewarming, welcome back, etc. It is always a hit! Thanks!!
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by Njfallon
Delicious! I like to forego the tomato sauce occasionally and use a mushroom gravy instead.
Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2010 by jaxons1gma
Just like the ones my mom use to make. The whole family loves them, and there is never any leftovers.
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