Me'Ma's Meatballs

Prep : 30 minutes Cook : 40 minutes Makes 6 servings
3/4 ................... cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 ...................... medium onion , chopped
2 ...................... eggs lightly beaten
1/3 ...................cup minced fresh parsley
1 ....................... teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 .................... teaspoon salt
2 ....................... pounds ground beef
Gravy:
1/2 .................... cup all-purpuse flour
2-3/4 ................. cups 2% milk
2 ........................ cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme , undiluted
1 ........................ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 ........................ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 ..................... teaspoon salt
NOODLES :
1 ........................ package (*16 ounces) egg noodles
1/4 .....................cup butter , cubed
1/4 .....................cup minced fresh parsley

1 . In a large bowl , combine the first 6 ingredients . Add beef ; mix lightly but thoroughly . Shape into 1-1/2-inch meatballs (about 36). In a large skillet , brown meatballs in batckes . Using a slotted spoon , remove to paper towels to drain , preserving drippings in pan .
2 . FOR GRAVY :Stir flour into drippings ; cook and stir until light brown (do not burn) . Gradually whisk in milk until smooth . Stir in the consomme , Worcertershire sauce , pepper and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.

3 . Return meatballs to pan . Cookk uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until meatballs are cooked through , stirring ocassionally .
4 . Meanwhile , cook noodles accordling to package directions . Drain ; toss with butter . Serve with meatball mixture ; sprinkle with parsley .

Me'Ma fixed these for family dinners , potluck suppers and PTA meetings . The scent of carameling onions aand browning meat is intoxicating .
The cubs  smell these meatballs  and disappear to Me'Ma's house .
Heart healthy