Meatballs With Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cream Sauce
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2/3 cup whipping cream or 2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients.
Add beef and mix well.
Shape into 1 inch balls.
Roll in flour, shaking off excess.
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Turn meatballs; bake 12-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.
Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth.
Gradually add broth and cream; bring to a boil.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Drain meatballs on paper towels; transfer to a serving dish.
Top with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.