Porcupine Meatballs

[Roxy]

Porcupine Meatballs:

2 lbs. ground beef

1 egg

1 cup Minute Rice

1 tsp. chili powder

1 onion, finely diced

garlic, minced-opt.

salt and pepper to taste

Sauce:

1 large can tomato juice

1 tsp. chili powder

2 T. brown sugar

2 T. grated onion

salt and pepper to taste

Mix the ground beef, egg, rice, 1 tsp. chili pwd., diced onion, and salt/pepper. Form into balls and brown on all sides. Meanwhile in a large pot, make the sauce with the tomato juice, chili powder, brown sugar, grated onion and salt/pepper. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop. As the meatballs brown, place them in the simmering sauce. Simmer the meatballs for 30-45 minutes.

I generally serve this with a baked potato and green salad. These are not an "Italian-type" meatball, so I have never served with spaghetti.