1 lb. ground beef
3 c. soft bread crumbs (3 or 4 slices bread)
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. shortening
1 (1 lb. 11 oz.) can sauerkraut drained
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. long grain rice
1 1/2 c. water
1 (1 lb.) can (2 c.) tomatoes cut up

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk and a dash of pepper. Mix well, shape into 12 meatballs. Brown in shortening in large skillet, remove meatballs. In same skillet combine sauerkraut, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in rice and water. Add meatballs and tomatoes. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings.