Apple Beef Balls

1 pound ground beef
1 cup grated fresh apple
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup tomato juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Mix together meat, grated apple, bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls and place in a casserole dish. Cover with cup of tomato juice. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees. It may be necessary to add more tomato juice before baking is completed.