This recipe appeared several times in Mum’s collection, a couple of times in newspaper columns and in a little cookbook called ‘Simple Minced Steak Recipes’ that her bowls club put out as a fundraiser. I’ve cooked it lots of times as the family always liked it. If you add Cauliflower Cheese and a throw a jacket potato in the oven you’ve got an easy meal.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

• 500g minced steak
  
• ½ cup uncooked rice
  
• 1 small onion (grated or finely chopped)
  
• 415g can tomato soup
  
• ¼ cup water
  
• Pepper
  

Mix meat, rice, onion and seasonings. Shape into small balls and place in casserole dish. Mix tomato soup and water and pour over meatballs. Cook in a moderate oven 180°C for 1 hour. Do not overcook.