Potluck Meatballs

1 egg -- beaten

2/3 cup soft bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated onion

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 can condensed beef consomme -- undiluted

In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; add beef and mix well. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Combine the cornstarch and the consomme until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over the meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until no longer pink.

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen meatballs.