Curried Meat Balls and Rice

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 medium onion
 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 2 tablespoons catsup
 * 1 teaspoon vinegar
 * 1/3 cup seedless raisins
 * 1 teaspoon curry powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice (cooked with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder)
 * Chopped tomato (optional)
 * Chopped onion (optional)
 * Chutney (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cut Onion in half. Finely chop one half and slice remaining half.
 * 2) Combine chopped Onion with Beef, salt, pepper, egg, catsup and vinegar; mix well.
 * 3) Shape into 18 small meat balls.
 * 4) Brown in large skillet over medium heat.
 * 5) Add sliced Onion; cook until tender crisp.
 * 6) Stir Raisins, curry powder, cinnamon and water into skillet.
 * 7) Cover and simmer until meat is cooked, 20 to 25 minutes.
 * 8) Remove meat balls; keep warm.
 * 9) Combine flour with 1/4 cup water. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened.
 * 10) Serve over hot curried rice. Serve with chopped tomato, onions, and chutney, if desired.