Beefy Mushroom Meatballs

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 slices bread, torn
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
• 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• hot cooked noodles (optional)
• minced fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine bread and milk. add the egg, onion, salt and pepper; mix well. crumble beef over mixture and mix well. shape into 1-in. balls. in a large skillet, brown meatballs in small batches over medium heat until no longer pink. drain on paper towels.
• 2 in a large saucepan, melt butter. stir in flour until smooth. gradually add consomme; bring to a boil. reduce heat; add the mushrooms, parsley, worcestershire sauce and bouillon. add meatballs; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. serve over noodles if desired. garnish with parsley. yield: 6-8 servings.