South-of-the Border Soup

Prep : 15 minutes          Cook : 40 minutes     Make  8 servings

1              egg
1/4           cup dry bread crumbs
1/2           teaspoons salt
1/4           teaspoon pepper
1              pound  ground beef
1              jar (16 ounce) picante sauce
1              can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn , drained
1              can (14-1/2 ounces) black beans , rinsed and drained
1              can ( 14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes , un-drained
1-1/4        cups water

1 .       In a large bowl , combine  the first 4 ingredients  . Crumble beef over  mixture and mix well . Shape into 1-inch balls .
2 .       In a large saucepan , brown  meatballs  ; drain. Add the picante  sauce , corn beans , tomatoes  and water ; bring to a boil . Reduce  heat ; cover and simmer  for 20 minutes  or until the meat is no longer  pink .