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Rice Meatballs

A childhood favorite (thanks mom!)  Serve with additional cooked rice.
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • teaspoon marjoram
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 3 8oz. cans tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine rice with beef, egg, salt, marjoram, pepper, and ½ can of tomato sauce.     
  • Shape into balls.  
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs until evenly browned on all sides.
  • Add ½ teaspoon sugar to remaining tomato sauce and pour over meatballs.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Simmer covered for 15 minutes.