Margaret's Famous Meatballs and Gravy

• 1 12 lbs ground chuck
• 1 egg
• 23 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 14 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix (to add later in the recipe)
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Shape into large meatballs.
3. Brown in bacon drippings and remove to a platter.
4. Add flour to drippings and cook until it is dark brown.
5. Add remaining soup mix and water.
6. Season to taste.
7. Return meatballs to gravy and simmer, covered for one hour.

ground chuck, egg, breadcrumbs, sage, milk, onion soup, bacon, flour, onion soup, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/margarets-famous-meatballs-and-gravy-314481 (may not work)