Servings: 6

1/2 c. uncooked rice ½ c. uncooked rice
1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground beef
1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 ¼ tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper ¼ tsp pepper
2 cups canned tomatoes 2 cups canned tomatoes
3 T butter 3 T butter
2 T chopped green pepper 2 T chopped green pepper
3 T onion, chopped 3 T onion, chopped
2 T flour 2 T flour

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine uncooked rice, ground beef, salt, pepper and ¼ cup of the tomatoes. Mix and form into 12 meatballs. Place in greased 3 quart covered casserole. Melt butter in skillet and lightly brown green pepper and onion. Blend in flour and add remaining tomatoes. Cook until thickened. Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake. Bake 375°F for 1 ½ hours.