Porcupine Balls
["1 lb. ground beef", "1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs (approximately 1 slice)", "1 medium onion, finely chopped", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped", "1 c. dry red wine", "1 bay leaf", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1 green pepper, halved, seeded and cut in 1-inch square (optional)"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Combine the beef, bread crumbs, onion, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and the rice in a medium size bowl.", "Mix together until well blended. Divide the mixture into balls and set aside."]
["ground beef", "bread crumbs", "onion", "salt", "pepper", "long grain rice", "tomatoes", "red wine", "bay leaf", "oregano", "green pepper"]