Christy'S Meatballs Or Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef (use very lean beef)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons butter
Sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and shape into 1-inch balls. Fry until brown in the oil and butter. Drain off the grease and place meatballs on paper towels.
Place meatballs in a 2-qt. baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs.
Bake for 20 minutes.
For a meatloaf, mix the meat and form into a loaf in a baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the sauce. Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the sauce looks bubbly.