2 lbs. ground chuck, room temperature
1 env. Lipton's onion soup mix
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. flavored bread crumbs
1 tsp. reg. mustard
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. pepper
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 tbsp. ketchup

Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 1/2 or 2 inch balls; brown in the oven at 400 degrees about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place in a casserole dish and top with the following sauce.

SAUCE:

1 pt. sour cream
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. dry sherry, or to taste

Combine all ingredients well and pour over meatballs in casserole. Top with grated Parmesan cheese to cover and sprinkle top with paprika. Serves 6. Serve over noodles or rice.