PORCUPINE MEATBALLS


1-1/2 lbs. extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 small onion finely chopped onion
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced garlic, (minced in jar)
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar


In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, chicken broth, egg, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, onion salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form into 1 & 1/2 inch meatballs. Place the meatballs in a baking dish. In a medium bowl mix together tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and brown sugar. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and cover the baking dish with foil. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 additional minutes.

BROCCOLI & CHEESE SAUCE

1 bunch fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. cubed Velveta cheese 


Steam broccoli using a steamer basket. While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and stir continuously for about 30 seconds. (lightly salt the flour butter mixture.) Slowly add milk while you continue stirring. Add salt and pepper and stir until the mixture thickens and starts to boil. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until melted. Pour over broccoli. Serve immediately.