1 c. rice
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp. grated onion
2 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
2 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 tsp. sugar

Combine rice with beef, egg, onion, salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of tomato juice. Mix lightly. Shape into 18 balls and place in skillet. Add sugar to remaining 2 cups of tomato juice. Pour juice over meat balls. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, basting occasionally.