Porcupine Meatballs - Craig Lithgow

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
5 T uncooked rice
1 egg
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt

4 T shortening
2 cans tomato soup
1 soup can of water

Mix first 7 ingredients together and form into meatballs. Place shortening in skillet. When melted add meatballs and brown thoroughly. Mix together the soup and water and pour over the meatballs. Place tight cover on skillet. When steam begins to escape, turn heat lower and cook for 1 hour. Serves 8-10.