Beef Porcupine Balls

My aunt first made this for me as a teen. I still crave it every now and then. It is a very basic recipe that you can have fun playing" with."

Combine rice mix from box with ground chuck and egg.

Season with garlic powder , season salt or just plain salt and pepper if you wish.

Shape this mixture into 20 1 1 / 4 inch meatballs.

In a large skillet in a small amount of oil , brown meatballs over medium high heat.

Drain.

Slowly stir in water and special seasonings.

Bring to a boil.

Cover.

Reduce heat to low.

Simmer 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked.

You may thicken gravy if desired.

rice-a-roni, ground chuck, egg, water