Meatball Jambalaya

From my collection of old recipes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 3 qt. casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1  cup rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups water (about)
• 1  medium green pepper, cut in 1-inch sq
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped (1 med.)
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes, rice, water, green pepper, onion, garlic, 3/4 teaspoons salt, oregano, thyme and bay leaf in 3 quart casserole. In large bowl mix remaining ingredients: shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and place in casserole. Cover and bake in 350* oven 1 hour and 15 minutes. or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. If after 45 minutes rice is dry, add 1/4 cup boiling water).