Meatballs in Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons butter
• GRAVY:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half cream
• Minced fresh parsley, optional
• Hot cooked noodles, optional