Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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There’s something special about meals that come together in one pan without fuss — especially on a busy homestead where time is as precious as corn meal and cream gravy. This version of Porcupine Skillet pairs beef and rice with savory onion soup mix and tomatoes for a dinner that’s both comforting and easy on the grocery budget.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 ½ cups hot water
1 small onion diced (optional)
3-4 cloves garlic minced (optional)
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
¾ cup uncooked long-grain rice
16 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Optional: a small can of mushrooms — because comfort is personal!
Thirty Handmade Days
How to Make Homestead Porcupines in a Skillet
Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium and crumble in the ground beef. Cook until browned, then drain off any excess grease. Add onion and garlic if using and cook 1-3 minutes
Add flavor: Sprinkle in the dry onion soup mix and stir to combine.
Mix in liquids & rice: Pour the hot water and the can of diced tomatoes (juice included) into the skillet, then add the uncooked rice and peas if using Stir gently to combine.
Simmer: Cover and let cook on low for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover again, and let it melt before serving.
Thirty Handmade Days
Serve it straight from the skillet with biscuits, a fresh green salad, or buttery cornbread for a meal that makes everyone at the table happy.
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Original Music and Video Editing - Michael Proffit
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🔥 Welcome to Greg's Kitchen 🔥
Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/320nM55
#gregscumberlachiakitchen
Jeni Gough's Channel youtube.com/@JeniGough-s1s
There’s something special about meals that come together in one pan without fuss — especially on a busy homestead where time is as precious as corn meal and cream gravy. This version of Porcupine Skillet pairs beef and rice with savory onion soup mix and tomatoes for a dinner that’s both comforting and easy on the grocery budget.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 ½ cups hot water
1 small onion diced (optional)
3-4 cloves garlic minced (optional)
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
¾ cup uncooked long-grain rice
16 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Optional: a small can of mushrooms — because comfort is personal!
Thirty Handmade Days
How to Make Homestead Porcupines in a Skillet
Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium and crumble in the ground beef. Cook until browned, then drain off any excess grease. Add onion and garlic if using and cook 1-3 minutes
Add flavor: Sprinkle in the dry onion soup mix and stir to combine.
Mix in liquids & rice: Pour the hot water and the can of diced tomatoes (juice included) into the skillet, then add the uncooked rice and peas if using Stir gently to combine.
Simmer: Cover and let cook on low for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover again, and let it melt before serving.
Thirty Handmade Days
Serve it straight from the skillet with biscuits, a fresh green salad, or buttery cornbread for a meal that makes everyone at the table happy.
_______________________________________________________________________
Get/Print the recipe ▶️: gregkantner.com/blog/archives/14034
_______________________________________________________________________
Original Music and Video Editing - Michael Proffit
▶️ WEBSITE: gregs-kitchen.com
▶️ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GregsKitchen
▶️ PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/gregskitchen
▶️ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/gregs_kitchen
▶️ Pinterest: pinterest.com/gregskitchen
▶️MY AMAZON STORE (This is an affiliate link)
amazon.com/shop/gregskitchen
▶️Contact Info
Greg's Kitchen
6923 Maynardville Pike #204
Knoxville, TN 37918-5346
Mama Vera's Contact info:
P.O. Box 1026
Marysville, Ohio 43040-9998
Ideas of what I use: amazon.com/shop/gregskitchen
#PorcupineBalls #PorcupinesInASkillet #SkilletDinner #OnePanMeal #HomesteadCooking #FarmhouseFood #CountryCooking #ComfortFood #BudgetMeals #FrugalCooking #GroundBeefRecipes #hamburgerandcabbage #tiktokviral
Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, we may receive a commission for your click through and purchase.
