Meatballs And Rice In Consomme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped celery and leaves
1 small onion, chopped
2/3 c. rice
1 can consomme
1 can water

Preparation

Mix ground beef, salt and pepper; shape into 12 balls.
Brown slowly on all sides in skillet, using a small amount of fat, if necessary.
Add green pepper, celery and onion.
Cook for 5 minutes longer.
Add rice, consomme and water.
Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.