Porcupine Meatballs

1 and 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup rice (uncooked)
1/2 cup onion (chopped fine)
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

In large bowl, combine ground beef, rice and onion; mix 
well. Form meat mixture into small balls and put into
large skillet. Brown lightly and remove from heat. Add 
tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper; cover skillet and
return to medium heat. After 15 minutes, uncover and stir,
continue cooking over low heat for 1 hour or until rice
is falling out of meatballs