1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. water
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

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.

Serves 4.