Hedgehogs

• 2 1/4 lbs beef mince (ground beef)
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (140g)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• salt and pepper
• 1 (26 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 26 fluid ounces water
• 2 -3 sage leaves

1. In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, rice, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper and beaten egg.
2. Mix well with hands, making mixture into medium sized, meatballs, (about the size of a large walnut).
3. Set aside.
4. Pour soup into a large saucepan, and dilute with 1 can of water.
5. Heat to simmering over medium heat.
6. Add the sage leaves.
7. Lower heat to low, drop meatballs into soup and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the tomato soup has thickened.
8. Remove the sage leaves.
9. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans.

beef, longgrain white rice, egg, onion, thyme, rosemary, fresh sage, salt, tomato soup, fluid ounces water, sage

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hedgehogs-60868 (may not work)