Mix 1 lb minced beef, ½ minced onion (squeezed dry), ½ cup minced parsley, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, and 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg. Shape into 6 inch thin fingers, then broil for about 5 mins on each side. Remove… Continue reading Lebanese minced beef fingers (kefta mishwi)
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Ghanaian spinach and corned beef stew (nko to mireh)
My friend’s mother shared her family’s recipe with me, but at her request, I cannot post the recipe. It’s considered a family secret. If I find a similar recipe online, I will share it. (Aug. 2014)
Thai minced pork with sweet basil (pad kaprow mu)
Heat some oil in a wok, then sauté 6 cloves minced garlic and 5 thinly sliced shallots on medium-high heat. When fragrant, add 1.5 lb minced pork. Once pork loses its pink color, add 6 bird’s eye chilies (chopped). Then add 2 Tbsp oyster sauce and fish sauce as well as 1 tsp each soy sauce and brown sugar, coating… Continue reading Thai minced pork with sweet basil (pad kaprow mu)
Cottage pie
Heat 2 tsp oil in a wok, cook 1 chopped onion until wilted, then add 1 lb minced beef (here, bison). Season with a little salt and pepper. When browned, stir in 1 Tbsp flour and 5 oz hot beef stock. Bring to a boil, then add 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce,… Continue reading Cottage pie
Lasagna with ground turkey
We made this based on Ina Garten’s Turkey Lasagna recipe (here at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-lasagna-recipe2.html), except that we substituted the minced turkey with 1 lb minced beef and 2 hot Italian pork sausage links (casings removed). (Dec. 2014)
Chinese rice porridge with pork dumplings and bok choy
Rinse and drain 1 cup rice (here, long grain rice), then set aside. In the mean time, soak 2 Tbsp dried shrimp in ½ cup warm water until reconstituted (about 10 mins), then drain and mince. Add 2/3 lb minced pork to the minced shrimp, mixing well, then fold in 1 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine,… Continue reading Chinese rice porridge with pork dumplings and bok choy
Simple bolognese
Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/simple-bolognese-recipe2.html I often modify by doubling the amount of garlic, carrot, and celery, adding about 3 Tbsp tomato paste (for depth), and towards the end, I add 1 Tbsp of vinegar (red wine or balsamic) for brightness. (Jan. 2015)
Italian wedding soup
This recipe is based on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mini-meatball-soup-recipe.html, with modifications. We did not make the grilled cheese sandwiches in the recipe, either. (Mar. 2015)
Sichuan minced pork with tofu (ma po tofu)
I grew up eating this dish at Chinese restaurants, and every once in a while my mother made this at home from a ma po seasoning packet. I decided to try a recipe from scratch. Cut 16 oz firm tofu into ½ inch pieces, soak in boiling water for 15 minutes, and then drain and… Continue reading Sichuan minced pork with tofu (ma po tofu)
Chinese-style minced pork with broccoli
We loosely followed this recipe, http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/3142393-Ground-Pork-and-Broccoli. Our modifications: we added chopped chives and minced garlic to the marinade and sautéed 1 chopped onion (instead of minced garlic). (Mar. 2015)
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