Classic Porcupine Meatballs are a a nostalgic, budget-friendly dinner everyone loves made with tender beef and rice meatballs baked in rich tomato gravy with rice that pops out like little porcupine quills.
1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, rice, water, onion, pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Mix with hands to incorporate everything together.
2. Shape the mixture into even-sized meatballs. Place into a Dutch oven or casserole dish that will fit the meatballs closely together in one layer (an oven-safe lid is a plus, too, if you have a dish with one!). Set aside.