Ron's Mighty Meatballs

 

There are many recipes that are similar for meatballs. This recipe that I have refined uses beef and pork. I think it makes the best meatballs that are flavorful and juicy. 

1 pound ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1/2 cup minced onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

1/4 cup milk

1 cup Panko crumbs

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp Sriracha sauce

1 tsp paprika 

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black  pepper

In a large bowl, gently mix together pork, beef, onions and garlic.Make a large indentation in the meat and add in the eggs, milk, panko crumbs, parmesan and the rest of the ingredients. Mix gently, but thoroughly with fingers.Shape into walnut sized balls, and brown in butter or olive oil in large frying pan.Check one for doneness, finish in oven if necessary.Use with pasta dishes or alone with potatoes and gravy.Freezing any leftover ones works great for quick meals in the future.

BEEF STROGANOFF

This is usually something I will prepare when I have left-over beef steak or roast. You could also use ground beef as I have noted in the recipe. You don't need to use a full pound of meat. I have made this recipe using only a half pound. just cut the amount of noodles, if you want. Whether using steak, or hamburger, make sure it is well seasoned. There is a Greek seasoning that I would recommend for everybody to try. It is called, "Cavender's All Purpose Seasoning". This seasoning is great on beef and adds great flavor to this recipe. Sprinkle some on your steak before grilling and you will see what I mean.

Ingredients:

1 lb. beef sirloin, (or other steak) cooked and sliced thin, then cut in 1" pcs.
(you could also use hamburger, but steak is better) Duh !
1 med. onion, sliced and quartered
1 green pepper, julienned and cut into 2" pcs.
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
1 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2-3 cups egg noodles, (measured uncooked)
1/2 tsp. Cavender's seasoning or, salt and pepper to taste
    grated parmesan for topping (optional)

Directions:

Boil egg noodles until cooked al dente, drain, drizzle with just a small amount of olive oil to keep from sticking together, set aside and keep warm.
Slice onions, green pepper and mushrooms.
Heat butter in saucepan on med. heat. add onions and green peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
Then add garlic and mushrooms and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
Stir in soup, sour cream, mustard and Worcestershire.
Fold in sliced beef and Cavender's seasoning.
Cook and stir until bubbly, adjust seasonings if needed.
Pour sauce over egg noodles and serve. Sprinkle with grated parmesan, if desired.