Sweet and Savory Meatballs

Approx 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey or combination beef/turkey)
¼ c. dry bread crumbs
½ c. chopped onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 T. vinegar
2 T. brown sugar
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste

Mix meat, bread crumbs, onion, egg and garlic. Shape into meatballs and brown in a skillet with shortening or just broil in the oven (the easiest). Drain off any fat. On top of the stove, combine other ingredients with the meatballs and simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about 20 minutes. If desired, you can thicken the sauce by adding some cornstarch in cold water; stir often. Serve over cooked rice.