Marvelous Meatballs

1 lb. ground beef 
1 egg beaten
1 small onion chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs 
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. oil
3 tbsp. flour
3 cups water
1-2 bouillon cubes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
dash allspice
Combine ingredients. Fry onion briefly in butter 
before adding. Shape mixture into 40-42 small 
balls. Place butter and oil in a skillet; 
transferring them to a heavy saucepan as they are 
browned. Into fat left in skillet, stir in flour, 
water and bouillon cubes. Cook stirring until 
smooth. Season to taste and pour the thin gravy 
over meat balls. Set aside until 1/2 hour before 
serving then reheat thoroughly on top of stove or 
in the oven.