Mushroom Meatballs

December





1 lb. ground chuck

1 egg

1/2 c. fresh cracked wheat bread crumbs

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1 t. parsley flakes

1/2 t. basil

1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 T. flour

1/2 c. beef broth

1/2 c. beef consomme

1/4 c. onion, minced

1 T. oil



Mix meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, parsley and basil. Shape into 12 meatballs. Brown on all sides in the oil 7 minutes. Remove from skillet. Cook mushrooms in the same skillet 3 minutes. Mix flour,  broth and consomme together until well blended.. Gradually add flour mixture to skillet, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens, Simmer 1 minute. Return meatballs to skillet and heat.

Serves 6



A few pasta terms:

1. Orzo- Looks like ice and good in soup

2. Mostaccioli--2" tubes used inbaking

3. Rigatoni--Ribbed tubes, 5/8" x 1 1/2"---Good for sauces