Soup mixture:\\
2-3 large cans tomato soup concentrate\\
1-1 1/2 large cans water (we prefer tomato juice)\\
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Mix soup and water or juice in a bowl.\\
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Meatballs:\\
1 c. uncooked rice\\
2# ground beef\\
1 onion, peeled and chopped\\
2 eggs\\
3 tsp. salt\\
1/2 tsp. pepper\\
1 tsp. chopped garlic (optional)\\
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Combine all meatball ingredients in another large bowl.\\
Add 1/4-1/2 c. soup mixture.  \\
Mix and form into balls.  We use a stainless steel cookie scoop.\\
Place balls into cake pan(s).\\
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Pour remaining soup mixture over formed meatballs.\\
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Cover and bake @350 for 1 1/2 hours.  \\
For last 15 minutes of bake time, remove cover.\\