Meatballs in Brown Gravy -Tom

3 lbs. ground beef

3 tsp. salt

red pepper and black pepper

2 slices white bread, broken and soaked in 2/3 cup milk

1 Tbsp. ketchup

1/3 cup chopped onion

1/3 cup oatmeal

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Form balls, then roll them lightly in flour. Cover the bottom of a large skillet with vegetable oil, heat to medium, and brown meatballs on all sides. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Recipe for gravy follows. 

1/2 cup oil

3/4 cup flour

1 large onion, finely chopped

1/2 green pepper, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

5-6 cups hot water

1 (14 oz.) can beef broth

Heat flour and oil until dark brown. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Saute until tender, then add hot water and beef broth. Allow this mixture to boil for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for one hour. Add water to gravy to reach desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti noodles.