1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (optional)
4 cups water
1 envelope (4-serving size) onion soup mix
1 can (16-ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (15 1/4-ounces) red kidney beans, drained
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup Original Minute Rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley


Mix ground beef, sausage, egg, salt and pepper thoroughly in medium bowl. Shape into tiny balls. Brown meatballs in skillet if desired.

Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Stir in soup mix. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add meatballs, tomatoes, kidney beans and carrots. Simmer 15 minutes longer. Stir in rice. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Add parsley.

Makes 8 to 10 servings

This recipe created by Kraft Foods.