Mushroom Meat Balls

Mushroom Meat Balls

1 package dry mushroom soup mix
1 pound ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon shortening
1 1/2 cups water
A pinch of dill weed, optional

Combine 1/2-package dry soup mix (2-tablespoons), ground meat,
egg, onion and pepper in a mixing bowl. Shape into small (about
18) meatballs. Heat shortening in heavy skillet and brown
meatballs well. Add 1/2-cup water and simmer uncovered 5
minutes. Remove meatballs to heated platter. Stir 1-cup water
into remaining 1/2- package sup mix. Add to pan drippings and
stir in dill weed. Heat, stirring constantly, until gravy is
thickened. Stir in meatballs and reheat. Serve with noodles or
rice.

Makes 4 servings.