1 pound ground chuck
2 Tablespoons finely ground onion
2 Tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup rice, uncooked
1 (6-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Combine meat with onion, salt, pepper, egg, and rice. Form into about 16 small balls. Brown in 2 Tablespoons fat in a skillet over medium low heat. Cool, place on cookie sheet or in shallow pan. Freeze. When frozen, package in plastic freezer bag or freezer container for storage.
To serve: Blend water, tomato sauce, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce together in electric skillet or saucepan. Add frozen meat balls, cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve over hot noodles. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe by: Wynona Plumb