Porcupine Meatballs

My Mother passed away this past January.  I thought I would share one of her recipes. Just before I left home as a young adult my Mom sat me down with a stack of index cards and made me write out some fool-proof recipes.  They were her go-tos that she knew I could easily make while living on my own.  As I went through my many recipe cards the other day, I found this one that made me think of her.  It’s funny how something like “Porcupine Meatballs” can bring on a flood of good memories.  And trust me, if I can make this recipe, anyone can!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 1 minced onion
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup cooked rice or 1/3 cup uncooked rice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can tomato soup

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients except the tomato soup
• Form into balls and place in a casserole
• Pour can of tomato soup over meatballs
• Bake uncovered for 35 minutes at 325˚
• Cover and bake for another 30 minutes