2 lbs. hamburger (extra lean)
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. marjoram
2 cans beef gravy
8 carrots, peeled
8 sm. white onions, peeled
8 med. potatoes, peeled
2 fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 tbsp. butter
Chopped parsley (optional)

Mix meat, egg, salt, pepper, minced onion, Worcestershire, bread crumbs and water. Shape into 12 large balls and brown on all sides in hot shortening. Remove meat balls and put in large casserole.

To pan drippings, add marjoram and gravy.

Cook carrots, onions and potatoes in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes. Add vegetables to meat balls in casserole and pour gravy mixture over top. Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until all vegetables are cooked. Brown mushrooms in butter and garnish casserole with mushrooms and parsley.