Porcupine Meatballs

I used to beg for these as a child. Now my kids love them too.

1/2 C. uncooked rice
1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbs. onion, minced
2 Tbs. oil
1 C. condensed tomato soup
1 C. hot water


Combine rice, beef, salt, pepper and onion; mix and shape into 12 balls. Brown meat and rice balls in oil in a heavy frying pan. Once browned, add tomato soup and water. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours over low heat or until rice is tender.