Meatball Dinner

This hold a great amount of flavor that will taste the same even after being reheated.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  slices  bread
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  beaten egg
• 1  lb ground beef
• 3  tablespoons  grated onions
• 2  tablespoons  snipped parsley
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  cups tomato juice
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1  teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  flour

Directions

1. Soften 3 slices bread in 1/2 cup milk; add 1 beaten egg.
2. Mix 1 pound ground beef, 3 tablespoons grated onion, 3 tablespoons snipped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
3. Combine bread and meat mixtures; form into 18 balls; roll in flour.
4. In skillet, brown balls in 2 tablespoons hot shortening; drain off excess fat.
5. Add 2 cups tomato juice, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 teaspoon kitchen bouquet sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6. Cover; simmer 45 minutes.
7. Serve sauce with rice or mashed potatoes.