Porcupine meatballs

Lean ground meat, beef or bison	1 ½ pounds
Rice, long-grain, uncooked	2/3 cup
Water	1 ½ cup
Onion, finely chopped	¼ cup
Salt, seasoned	1 teaspoon
Garlic powder	¼ teaspoon
Pepper	1/8 teaspoon
Tomato sauce	15 ounces
Worcestershire sauce	2 teaspoons

1. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Mix ground meat with rice, ½ cup water, onion, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
4. Shape into 1 ½-inch meatballs, and place in an ungreased 2-quart shallow baking dish.
5. Mix tomato and Worcestershire sauces with 1-cup water, and pour over meatballs.
6. Cover, and bake for about 45 minutes.
7. Uncover, and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes.

Time: 1 hours 20 minutes (15 minutes active; 65 minutes baking) • 4 to 6 servings