Meat Balls with Sauce Verte

Description

• Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup soft breadcrumbs
• ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 x 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup hot beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Combine meat, onion, breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper in mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
2. Form into 8 balls, 1½ inches in diameter.
3. Brown balls on all sides in large skillet in oil; pour off fat.
4. Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, broth, cornstarch and rice; blend until smooth.
5. Pour over meat balls, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
6. Stir 2 tablespoons water into cornstarch.
7. Pour into sauce; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.