Sweet & Sour Meatballs & Rice

1 lb. ground beef
1/3 C. fine dry bread crumbs
1/3 C. milk
2 Tbs. minced onion
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 C. sliced green pepper
1 1/2 C. instant rice
1 clove garlic
2 Tbs. oil
1 C. beef broth
1/3 C. vinegar
1/2 C. sugar
2 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt

Combine beef, bread crumbs, milk, onion, egg, 1 tsp. salt and pepper; mix well and shape into 20 small meatballs. Saute meatballs and garlic in hot oil until well browned. Combine broth, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce and 1 tsp. salt. Add to meatballs. Stir until thickened. Move meatballs to side of pan. Add green peppers, 1 1/2 C. boiling water and rice. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Makes 6 cups or 5 servings.