Reuben Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
2/3 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. cooked rice
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
2 c. sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 to 2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 c. thousand island dressing
1/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese
Rye Bread, optional

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the egg, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in rice. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 15 balls. Place in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350\u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until browned; drain. Arrange sauerkraut over meatballs; sprinkle with caraway seeds. Combine soup and salad dressing; spread over the top. Cover and bake for 35-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Uncover; sprinkle
with Swiss cheese, place back in oven until cheese is melted. Serve with rye bread, if desired.