Yuvarlak, yuvarlak köfte, or γιουβαρλάκια (youvarlakia), meaning round in Turkish, are a kind of large meatball in sauce. The meat mixture includes rice or bulgur. They are cooked in moist heat and the juices thickened with avgolemono. They are found…
Ingredients 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1–2 teaspoons finely-chopped garlic 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint Salt to taste ¾ pound 93% lean ground beef ½ cup cooked brown rice ⅓ cup finely-chopped onion ¼ cup packed cilantro, chopped coriander ¼…
Egyptian stuffed eggplant, also known as mahshi betinjan, is a flavorful and satisfying dish in Egyptian cuisine. It features eggplants that are hollowed out and stuffed with a savory filling made of rice, ground meat, herbs, and spices. The stuffed…
Sarmi is a Bulgarian dish of stuffed cabbage leaves, which shows significant Greek influences. For a gathering you may wish to consider presenting these somewhat ‘white’ rolls side-by-side with a dish of cabbage rolls in tomato sauce (see Cabbage Rolls…
Ingredients 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef 2 eggs 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground allspice Sprinkle of curry powder 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped 1–2 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup (240 g) cracker…
Texas easy chili is a chili powder and tomato juice based sauce combined with cubed or ground beef. Chili originated in Texas in the 1800s. There are many variations of chili. This version does not contain beans. Ingredients 3 pounds…
Why do they call them sliders? Probably because they slide down so fast! Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) 80/20-ratio ground chuck ¼ tsp freshly-ground cumin ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1…
Tater tot casserole is another easy and tasty casserole. Ingredients 1–2 pounds (0.45–0.91 kg) ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup ½ bag of tater tots (approximately) Procedure Brown hamburger and drain. Mix in…
This recipe for tagliatelle bake is a typical dish prepared traditionally in the South of Italy on Sundays as a way to serve a rich course without spending too much time in the kitchen. The fresh pasta would be prepared…
Ingredients 1 pound (about 500 g) ground beef or turkey 1 medium onion, finely chopped (or 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder) 1 medium tomato, chopped (or 1 small can of tomato sauce) 1 teaspoon chili powder (or ⅓ teaspoon each…
Taco casserole is a casserole with taco ingredients. Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) ground beef 1 taco seasoning packet 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons garlic powder 8 ounces (225 g) tomato sauce 3 tortillas in bits 3 cups shredded…
Ingredients Meatballs ¾ lb ground beef ½ lb ground veal ¼ lb ground pork 1½ cups bread crumbs ¼ cup milk ½ cup chopped onion 2 tbsp butter 1 cup half-and-half ¼ cup parsley 1 tsp salt ¼ cup ginger…