Meatball Appetizers

Little meatballs make the perfect appetizers to tide guests over until dinner. Using a mix of seasonings and textures, this meatball recipe is sure to please a crowd.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rice
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon onions, minced
2 tablespoons green bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups tomato juice
4 cloves
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce


Directions:

1. Combine rice, ground meat, onion, green pepper, salt, celery salt and garlic; form into balls about 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

2. Heat tomato juice, cloves, oregano and Worcestershire sauce in skillet. Add meatballs.

3. Cover tightly and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove cloves before serving.