Mushroom Meatballs

These delicious meatballs were favorites of my kids when they were growing up. Simple and tasty they made good use of what was usually in my larder. "Cheap and Cheerful", they were economical as well.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (10 1/4ounce) can  condensed mushroom soup
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 2  tablespoons  minced onions
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon  minced parsley
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Stir together the mushroom soup and the water.
2. Mix together in a bowl, the beef, crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley and egg, adding 1/4 cup of the mushroom mixture. Mix in well.
3. Shape into balls and brown in a frying pan in a little bit of fat.
4. When browned, drain off fat and pour the remaining soup mixture over.
5. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, until tender and tasty.
6. We like this with buttered noodles.