We made this version with minced buffalo meat. In a small pan, sauté 1 minced onion in a little olive oil until fragrant, then set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, hand-mix 1 lb minced beef (here, buffalo), ¼ bunch minced cilantro, ½ cup uncooked long grain rice, 1 tsp each salt and black… Continue reading Mexican meatball soup (sopa de albondigas)
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Chinese minced chicken in lettuce cup (gung bo gai ding)
This recipe calls for diced chicken, but we used minced chicken instead. Marinate 1 lb chicken in 1 tsp each sugar and sesame oil, 1 ½ tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp Shao-Hsing wine, 1 tsp microplaned ginger, 1 ½ Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch white pepper for 30 mins. In the… Continue reading Chinese minced chicken in lettuce cup (gung bo gai ding)
Lebanese minced beef fingers (kefta mishwi)
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)
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)
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