Porcupines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp. Italian herb season
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper
1/2 c. raw long grain rice
1 (15 oz.) can herb flavored tomato sauce
1/2 c. beef broth or water

Preparation

Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, herb seasoning, salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Divide meat mixture into 4 equal parts.
Shape each into a ball.
Press each ball down slightly. Roll each meatball in rice.
Place in a casserole dish.
Combine the tomato sauce with the broth or water.
Pour over the meat balls.
Cover.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the rice and meat are cooked.