Macro Friendly Porcupine Meatballs
The ultimate comfort food, Macro Friendly Porcupine Meatballs bring together rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these meatballs are sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy them with marinara sauce and fresh basil for a delightful touch—make them tonight!
Equipment
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 3 cups Rao's Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- to taste fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, long grain white rice, salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, egg white, and fat-free milk. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 24 small meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the meatballs with Rao's Marinara Sauce and water.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Tip 1: The more accurate macros for 6 meatballs (1 serving) are: 369 calories, 14.7g F/27.5g C/29.5g P.
- Tip 2: If you are making these with ground turkey, here are the macros for 6 meatballs which is 1 serving: 339 calories, 5.4g F/36.5g C/ 32.5g P.