*Salisbury Meatballs*
Serves 4 This is a delicious stove top entree that is a real family pleaser. Tender, delicious meatballs in a fabulous gravy. Mashed potatoes go very well. 2 pounds extra lean beef mince (ground beef) 2 heaped dessertspoons of dried bread crumbs (about 1/4 cup) 1 TBS tomato ketchup 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder (not salt) 1 tsp onion powder (not salt) oil for frying (If you want to save calories and fat, you can bake in a hot *220*C/425*F/ gas mark 7 for about 10 minutes until browned. Just shape the meatballs and place on a baking tray which you've sprayed with some low fat cooking spray.) 2 TBS butter 1 large cooking onion, peeled, cut in half and then thinly sliced into half moons 1/4 tsp garlic powder (not salt) 2 cups hot beef stock 2 TBS plain flour (all purpose) 1 TBS tomato ketchup 1 TBS BBQ Sauce black pepper and salt to taste Mix all of the meatball ingredients together to combine well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the balls and brown them on all sides. Alternately they may be baked in the oven. This is what I usually do. (See above in the ingredients list.) Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onions. Cook, stirring frequently, over low heat until the onions are softened and translucent. Season with the garlic power and salt and pepper. Whisk in the flour. Cook for one minute. Add the beef stock slowly, whisking constantly, until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken. Whisk in the ketchup and BBQ sauce. Drop in the meatballs. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until the gravy has thickened nicely and the balls are cooked through and tender. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or rice. |
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