1 c. (10 1/2 oz.) condensed tomato soup
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. uncooked rice
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. minced onion
2 tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. water

Mix 1/4 cup soup with beef, rice, egg, onion, parsley and salt. Shape in 1 1/2 inch balls (about 16). Brown meatballs and garlic in shortening in skillet. Blend in remaining soup and water. Cover, simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender; stir often. Yield: 4 servings.