2 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. minced onion
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp. butter

GRAVY:

3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
3/4 c. light cream

Saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. In large mixing bowl, beat egg and milk and crumbs. Let stand 5 minutes. Add spices, meat, and onions. Blend well with fork. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter. Shape meat into balls 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter. Drop into skillet. Brown on all sides; remove to warm casserole. Repeat until finished. Stir flour and spices for gravy into fat remaining in skillet. Add water and cream. Stir until thickened. Return meatballs to gravy and heat.