OVEN PORCUPINES 
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. uncooked regular rice
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix meat, rice, 1/2 cup water, the onion, salts, garlic powder and pepper. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Place meatballs in ungreased baking dish, 8"x8"x2". Stir together remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer. 4 to 6 servings.

SKILLET PORCUPINES: Melt 2 tablespoons shortening in large skillet; brown meatballs. Drain off fat. Stir together remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes. If necessary, add small amount of water during cooking.

 

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