Porcupine Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. uncooked instant rice
1/4 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/8 tsp. thyme leaves

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine bacon, green pepper and onion. Microwave on High for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until bacon is brown, stirring once.
Add ground beef, rice, milk, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Shape into balls and arrange in 12 x 8-inch baking dish.