09/23/2025
4Sisters Porcupine Meatballs: This easy meatball recipe made with 4Sisters white rice and ground beef is the perfect hearty, kid-friendly meal for busy after-school evenings.
Serves 4 (2 meatballs each) | Prep: 5 min | Total: ~1 hr
WHAT YOU NEED (Sauce):
1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
WHAT YOU NEED (Meatballs):
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked 4Sisters white rice
½ cup water
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp celery salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, water, onion, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and celery salt. Shape into 8 meatballs. Place in a greased baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the meatballs. Cover dish with foil.
Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. For a crispier edge, use convection for the last 10 minutes, uncovered. Serve as a protein snack, or as a meal over more 4Sisters rice with a veggie or salad.
MAKE-AHEAD TIP:
Form the meatballs without the sauce and freeze. When ready, make the sauce, heat, and serve.
Recipe by Patchez Kennedy Fox
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