Mushroom meatballs

2 cans (10 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
1 pound ground beef (85% or higher)
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 Tablespoon minced parsley
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 quart mushrooms (cleaned & sliced) optional

Blend together soup & water. Measure out 1/4 cup soup mix. Combine it with ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, egg, salt, & pepper. Shape into 1 1/2" diameter balls. Bake at 350 until brown. (10-15 minutes) Cut one open to check, if still pink cook longer.

If you choose to have extra mushroom in it: Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté mushrooms until tender. Then add the remaining soup mix. Keep warm until meatballs are done. Add meatballs to mushroom sauce.

If u choose not to have extra mushrooms: In a medium saucepan, add remaining soup mix. keep warm, until meatballs are done. Add meatballs to mushroom sauce.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
these are so good, next time Ill add additional mushrooms.