1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. rice
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. tomato puree
1 med. onion, in rings
1 c. tomato sauce
1 c. celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. hot water

Combine beef, rice, salt, pepper, and 2/3 cup tomato puree. Mix well and shape into balls. In a hot pan with shortening, brown meat balls on all sides. Reduce heat, add onion, tomato sauce, celery and green pepper. Dissolve salt, dry mustard, sugar and remaining tomato puree in hot water. Pour over meat balls. Cover and cook 45 minutes or until done, adding more water if necessary.