Porcupines

Porcupines are meatballs with rice baked in a tomato sauce.

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Mix the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup of water, the chopped onion, , salt, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture by tablespoons into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs over medium heat until brown; drain off excess grease. Add tomato sauce, remaining 1/2 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce; heat to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes.