Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs
Makes approx. 50 meatballs

1 1/2 -2 lbs ground beef
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground allspice
dash pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 cup milk
1 egg beaten

In a large bowl, combine beef,bread crumbs,onion,salt,allspice,pepper, nutmeg,milk and egg. Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake 30 minutes at 350 in jelly roll pans.

Sauce:
3 tablespoon pure olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth or bouillon
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 & 1/2

In a large skillet heat oil til hot. Add flour to form smooth paste. Gradually add beef broth and cream with a dash of pepper. Stir until thick. Add cooked meatballs to coat with gravy and serve.

**Great with mashed potatoes

Dana's Taco Chili

On New Year's Eve 2009 our good friends had us over for dinner. Dana served this crock pot meal and called it Taco Soup. I tweeked it a bit and turned it into a stove top quick meal. Still just as delicious.

Taco Chili My quick version

1 lb ground beef, browned
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 pint salsa
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pkt ranch dressing mix (I used homemade)
1 pkt taco seasoning mix (I used homemade)

shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
corn chips

Combine first 7 ingredients in a stock pot, Bring to low boil,simmer to heat through. To serve; place a small handful of corn chips in bottom of bowl. Top with chili, cheese, and sour cream.

Ramen Noodle Oriental Salad

We had this at the family dinner at Brian's Grandmother's funeral. We couldn't believe how delicious it was!


Ramen Noodle Oriental Salad

Ingredients

* 1 pkg. cole slaw mix
* 1 pkg. Ramen noodles (beef flavor), crumbled
* 1 cup sunflower seeds
* 1 cup almonds slivers

Dressing:

* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup oil
* 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
* beef flavor packet

Directions
Mix slaw, noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds. Mix sugar, oil, and vinegar; pour over slaw mixture.

Hearty Chicken Soup

Hearty Chicken Soup

1 chicken (4-5lb.)
water to cover
1 onion, quartered
1 cup chopped fresh parsley (1/4 cup dried)
1 celery rib, sliced
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1-2 tablespoons or more sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
dash of dried thyme
2-4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 bag peas (8oz)

In a large kettle, combine the first 12 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth;cool. Debone chicken; cut into chunks. Strain broth; return to kettle. Ass chicken,carrots, and peas. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.

Zesty Vegetable Beef Soup

Zesty Vegetable Beef Soup

Broth:
Water to cover
3 lbs beef with bones
1 large onion, quartered
2 medium carrots,quartered
2 celery ribs,quartered
8 whole allspice (1/2 tsp powder)
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Soup:

4 cups tomato sauce
3 celery ribs, sliced
2-4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp chili powder (opt)

In soup kettle, bring broth ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove ribs; allow to cool. Strain broth; discard (or whiz into broth) vegetables and seasonings. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite size pieces; return to broth. Add the rest of ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour until veggies are tender.

Sweet and Sour Pot Roast

Sweet and Sour Pot Roast

1 beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil (coconut or ghee)
1 cup chopped onion
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt

Brown roast in hot oil on all sides in a skillet. Place meat in slow cooker. Saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, honey, vinegar and salt. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the meat is tender. Before serving, pour sauce into a skillet. Cook and stir over med-high heat until thickened. Serve with baked beans and veggies.

Coney Island Hotdogs

Coney Island Hot dogs

2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion
1-2 green peppers ,chopped
1 15oz can tomato sauce
Paprika
chili powder
sea salt
11 hotdogs

Saute veggies with ground beef. Add tomato sauce and spices. Serve over hot dogs, and carrots.

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups beef broth or water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
2-4 carrots,sliced
1 bag of peas (8oz)
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
slat and pepper

Place meat in crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours (high 4-6)

Lazy Stew

Lazy Stew

2 lb. beef cubes
2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, chopped
1 stalk celery
1 1/2 cup green beans
1 tablespoon slat
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
1 can tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
water to right consistency

Combine all in a large roaster. Bake in 300 degree oven all day.

Healthy Grain Free Brownies

Healthy Grain Free Brownies

2 cups black beans
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey or sugar
1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate (or what ever chocolate you prefer)
1/3 cup chopped nuts (opt)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8x8 baking dish. Toss all but final two ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Spread into pan. Bake 30 minutes or until done.