1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
12 oz. tomato sauce
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. 7-UP
2 1/2 lbs. ground beef

Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan bring to boil, then simmer. Meanwhile, roll bite-size meatballs and drop into sauce. Simmer 3 hours, leaving lid off for last hour to thicken sauce. Serve with rice or good as an appetizer.