Meat Balls I

Ingredients

 * 2 cup lean ground round (15% fat)
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * ¾ cup instant rice
 * 1 cup water
 * ¼ cup prepared breadcrumbs
 * 1½ cup buttermilk
 * 1 tbsp diet margarine
 * ½ tbsp arrowroot starch

Directions

 * 1) Mix beef, crumbs, salt, ½ cup buttermilk, and rice.
 * 2) Shape into two dozen meatballs (about 1" thick).
 * 3) In large skillet, brown meatballs in margarine on all sides; pour water over; cover tightly.
 * 4) Boil until rice is tender and meat is cooked (about 30 minutes).
 * 5) Remove from skillet.
 * 6) Mix remaining 1 cup buttermilk with arrowroot to form smooth paste; stir into liquid remaining in skillet.
 * 7) Stirring constantly, cook until gravy is thick (do not boil).
 * 8) Return meatballs to pan and gently heat.
 * 9) Serve with gravy.