1 beaten egg
1/4 c. milk
3 c. soft bread crumbs
3/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. shortening
1 (27 oz.) can sauerkraut, drained
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. uncooked rice
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up

Combine first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 12 meatballs. Brown in hot shortening in large skillet. Remove balls, pour off fat.

In same skillet combine sauerkraut, onion and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir in rice and 1 1/2 cups water. Add balls and tomatoes. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes. Serves 6.