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 ==
# Combine meat, onion, breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper in mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
# Form into 8 balls, 1½ inches in diameter.
# Brown balls on all sides in large skillet in oil; pour off fat.
# Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, broth, cornstarch and rice; blend until smooth.
# Pour over meat balls, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
# Stir 2 tablespoons water into cornstarch.
# Pour into sauce; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes or until thickened.
# Serve over beds of fluffy rice.
Category:French Meat Dishes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Breadcrumb Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Parsley Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes