Porcupines: Sandi's Recipe of the Week - June 14

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Sandi's "Recipe Of The Week"
June 14 - 20, 2003

"Porcupines"

Porcupines

Recipe Source:
Great Ways with Ground Meats
from Great American Recipes

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Amount	Ingredient
1 pound	lean ground beef
1/2 cup	soft bread crumbs
1	egg
1 teaspoon	Italian herb seasoning or dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon	salt
	Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup	raw, long grain rice
15 ounce can	herb flavored tomato sauce
1/2 cup	beef broth or water
	Fresh basil leaf or chopped parsley, for garnish

Preparation Instructions:
1. Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, herb seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Divide meat mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape each into a ball. Press each ball down slightly.
3. Roll each meatball in rice. Place into a casserole dish.
4. Combine the tomato sauce with the broth or water. Pour over the meatballs. Cover.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the rice and meat are cooked.
6. Garnish with fresh basil leaf or parsley.
Good served with: Cooked vegetables with butter and herbs, fresh sliced tomatoes or a green salad with red onion rings, and baked apples with ice cream for dessert.
Per serving: 422 calories; 17.9 g fat; 37.1 g carbohydrates; 27.1 g protein; 1192 mg sodium.

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