Oshe Anor (Iranian Meatball Soup) 1 Pound Ground Beef 1 Medium Onion -- grated 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Rice 1/2 Cup Barley 1/2 Pound Spinach -- chopped 1 Medium Beet -- cooked and chopped 2 Tablespoons Dill -- finely chopped 1/4 Cup Parsley -- finely chopped 1 Medium Leek -- finely chopped 2 Tablespoons Mint -- finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Tarragon -- finely chopped 1/2 Cup Cilantro -- finely chopped 1 Cup Beet Greens -- optional 6 Cups Water 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 Teaspoons Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt Mix beef, onion, salt and pepper. Make into 1 inch meatballs. Set aside. Put all remaining ingredients into a pan and bring to a boil. Mix well, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1/2 hour, stirring now and then to prevent sticking. Add meatballs, one at a time, cook over low heat for 30 minutes.