1 (10 1/2 oz.) can 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 small clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. water

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

Makes 4 servings.