Sloppy Joes

Photo taken by Krystle

 

 

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a sloppy joe? The infamous Manwich can of sloppy joe mix? Well, after you try this recipe you probably won't have that can in your pantry anymore!

 

 

Ingredients:

 

olive oil for saute

1/2-1 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. ground pork

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped bell pepper

1 tsp ground mustard

3/4 cup ketchup

3 tsp brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp distilled white vinegar

3 tsp minced garlic

 

 

Preparation:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium.  Add onions and bell pepper.  Saute 3-5 minutes or until onions are soft.  Remove from heat and reserve for later.
• Brown the beef and pork in the skillet on medium heat.  Drain liquid.  Add the onions and peppers to the meat.
• Add all remaining ingredients.  Stir.  Simmer 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Swedish Meatballs

Photo taken by Krystle

My own take on my late grandma's recipe. Traditionally made with ground beef or pork, I have found it is just as delicious if you use ground turkey.



Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh minced onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey

1 egg

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp ground allspice**

1 - 14.5 oz can beef broth

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

olive oil

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, divided

1 Tbsp. dried parsley, divided

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

3 Tbsp. flour

1 3/4 cup egg noodles

1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
• In a small skillet heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic.  Saute 2-3 minutes.  Set aside and let cool 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ground meat, onions, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 Tbsp parsley, allspice and nutmeg.
• Shape into 1" balls and place in a glass baking dish or baking sheet.  Bake 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
• Pour beef broth and flour into a jar with a lid and shake vigorously until flour is dissolved.
• Pour broth/flour mixture into a large skillet with a lid and add remaining Worcestershire, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
• Heat to boil over medium-high heat, stir frequently.  Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened.
• Reduce heat to medium low and stir in the sour cream.  Add meatballs and cover.  Simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over egg noodles.

**If you don't have allspice on hand you can mix equal parts ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg**