Porcupine Balls

It recently came to my attention that I have never cooked Porcupine Balls. I remember these tasty treats that my mother used to make when I was a young girl. I decided to get my 'not so Masterchef' hat out and whip up these yummy balls for my daughter and husband.
They certainly went down as a winner in my home.  They were simple and easy to make and cost effective.  I used 5 star lean mince but you can use whatever mince you have.  I also favour basmati rice over aborio as I find that the aborio can be quite gluggy.

• 750g beef mince
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup rice (I use basmati)
• 1 egg
• 700g jar tomato passata

Method:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Combine mince, rice, egg, garlic and soy sauce.
Make into meatballs (I use about ½ cup per meatball) and place in a single layer in a large casserole dish.
Pour over tomato passata, rinse the jar with 125mL water and add this to the dish too.

Cover with casserole lid and bake for 1 ½ hours. I usually check to see if the sauce needs more water about 1 hour into cooking.





Serve with yummy creamy mashed potatoes and peas.

Who and why?

I am by no means a fancy schmancy cook.  However I do believe in costly, effective, tasty and economical meals that are suited to the entire family.

Most people have a budget for their weekly meal planning.  I am living proof that you do not have to spend a fortune at the supermarket to be able to make flavoursome meals at home.

Most of these recipes I have learnt over the years through friends, family members and other web sites.

Please feel free to comment or provide and future tips.

Holly