3 slices bread
1 egg
3 tbsp. grated onion
1 tsp. salt
2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
1/2 c. milk
1 lb. ground beef
3 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 tsp. salt

Soften 3 slices bread in 1/2 cup milk, add 1 beaten egg. Mix ground beef, grated onion, snipped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Combine bread and meat mixture. Form into 18 balls, roll in flour. In skillet brown balls in 2 tablespoons shortening, drain off excess fat.

Add tomato juice, 1 cup water, chopped carrots, chopped celery, Kitchen Bouquet and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Serve sauce with hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes.