Zesty Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Mix everything together until well-combined.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs. Place the meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and water. Pour the mixture over the meatballs.
4. Bake the meatballs in preheated oven at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Serve the hot zesty porcupine meatballs with your favorite sides.

Interesting Facts

• The name "porcupine meatballs" comes from the fact that the cooked meatballs resemble porcupines due to the rice sticking out of them.
• Porcupine meatballs are a popular dish in the Midwest United States.
• Porcupine meatballs are often served with mashed potatoes or noodles.