Gourmet Meatballs in a Rich Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:
– 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and ground lamb)
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Mushroom Sauce:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, sliced
– 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

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