Italian Meatballs With Herb Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. oil
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. hot beef broth (bouillon)
1 tsp. cornstarch
3 c. hot cooked rice

Preparation

Combine meat, onions, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg; mix thoroughly.
Form into 12 (1 1/2-inch) balls.
Brown on all sides in oil.
Drain off fat.
Combine remaining ingredients except cornstarch and rice; blend until smooth over low heat in a small saucepan.
Pour over meatballs; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch.
Pour into sauce; cook about 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Serve over beds of fluffy rice.
Serves 6.