Italian Meatballs With Herb Sauce

• 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

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

lean ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, oil, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, hot beef broth, cornstarch, hot cooked rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1053485 (may not work)