Porcupine Rice Meatballs

My Mom use to make this dish , and it is awesome..

Thanks Ross for reminding me of this one.

1 lb.      hamburger

1/2 cup       uncooked, regular rice

 

1/3 cup       onion, chopped

1 can     (15 oz.) tomato sauce

 

1-1/2 cups water, divided

1 tsp.     salt

1/2 tsp. celery salt

1/8 tsp. each garlic powder, pepper

2 tsp. Worcestershire® sauce

 

       Stovetop option:  Mix hamburger, rice, 1/2 cup water, onion, salt, celery salt, garlic powder and pepper.  Shape mixture by rounded tbsp. into 12 meatballs.  Cook meatballs in 10" skillet until brown on all sides; drain.  Mix remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer 45 minutes.  Add water during cooking, if necessary. 

 Makes 4-5 servings.

Oven Porcupines:  Heat oven to 350º F (175º C).  Place meatballs in 8x8" baking dish.  Mix remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs.  Cover and bake 45 minutes.  Uncover and cook 15 minutes longer.