1 c. Minute rice
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp. chopped onion
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. marjoram (optional)
2 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper

Or use two 8 oz. cans tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water.

Combine rice with beef, egg, onion, salt, marjoram, pepper and 1/2 cup tomato juice. Mix lightly. Shape mixture into 18 balls and place in skillet.

Add sugar to remaining 2 cups of tomato juice. Pour juice over meat balls in skillet. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, basting occasionally.