Budget Burger Recipe

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

This inexpensive recipe is a favorite in my home where we always have the need to stretch our dollar to the max. If you are tired of the same old spaghetti, goulash, or tacos for dinner - give this Porcupine Meatball recipe a try!

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
1 10-3/4 ounce can condensed tomato soup
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1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Combine meat, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup tomato soup. Mix thoroughly; shape in about 20 small balls and place in skillet. Mix remaining soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Bring to boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring often. Makes 4-5 servings.

APPLE-HAZELNUT STUFFED CHICKEN

Stuffing:
Mix 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts), 1 medium apple, chopped (1 cup), and one 3 oz package cream cheese softened.

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Heat over to 375. Greese square pan, 9x9x2.
Prepare stuffing (as above)
Loosen skin from chicken by inserting fingers between skin and meat; gently separate in center, but leave skin attached at sides. Spread 1/4 of the stuffing evenly between meet and skin of each chicken breast. Smooth skin back over breasts, tucking under loose areas.
Place chicken skin side up in the greased pan and brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake uncovered 45-55 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.