Lovin' From the Oven

Meatball Sandwiches

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I’m so embarrassed by the pictures in my last post that I had to quickly update the blog to push it down a level.

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Is that better?

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I sure hope so because these were delish!

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Pretty sure it doesn’t get any better than this. This recipe comes from one of my favorite bloggers, The Pioneer Woman, and she has yet to fail me on a recipe. Everything that I’ve made from her blog so far is fairly simple and extremely mouthwatering. Just look at these pictures. It’s surely a meal to please the man of your life.

I served the meatballs on fresh ciabatta bread from Costco (LOVE them). You can change it up to any kind of bread you prefer– rolls, sourdough, wheat, etc. The real star is what’s in between the layers of bread. This meal would also be perfect for a lunch with friends or a kid’s party. Eat up!

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Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Chuck Or Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Panko Or Other Bread Crumbs
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced
  • 1 jar (large) Marinara Sauce
  • Ciabatta bread (or whatever you prefer)
  • 4 slices Provolone Cheese, Cut Into Four Wedges Each

Directions

  1. Knead together the meat with bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and milk and roll into desired size balls.
  2. Pour olive oil into a skillet and turn the heat to medium. Add the diced onions and sautee for about a minute before adding in the meatballs. Cook until just browned, about another minute.
  3. Pour in the jar of marinara and shake the pan slightly to coat the meatballs. Simmer for 20 minutes, covered.
  4. When done, cut your bread in half and place a piece of cheese. Pour some of the meatballs and marinara on top of the cheese. Serve hot!
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P.S. I forgot to announce the Olive Garden gift card winner, who was #83, miahsbabe89.
Congrats and thanks for replying so quickly!

Beef, Mushrooms & Green Beans

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I think I’m having serious withdrawals from authentic Mexican food. I haven’t had a burrito in over 2 months. What’s wrong with this picture? I used to eat at Campo’s, my favorite hometown Mexican restaurant, at LEAST once a week. Now, I’m deprived of my bean and cheese burrito.

Anyone know of good authentic Mexican restaurants around Berkeley? Perhaps one to combat with Campo’s unbeatable salsa?

Here’s another easy dinner meal that takes about 20 minutes to prepare. I’m a fan of recipes that stick to around 5 ingredients, give or take. You get your protein, vegetables, and flavor, all in one. I served it with garlic mashed potatoes, which complimented the meal wonderfully, but you can also serve it over white rice.

Beef, Mushrooms, & Green Beans
Click here for a printable recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup crimini mushrooms, washed & sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • pinch of garlic salt
  • handful of green beans
Directions
  1. Heat up a pot of water and boil the green beans for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm up the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the ground beef, oyster sauce, garlic salt and lightly brown.
  3. Add the mushrooms to the pan and let the mixture sauté together.
  4. While you’re sautéing the mushrooms, strain the green beans.
  5. When the meat has fully cooked and the mushrooms are soft, add the green beans and continue to cook for another five minutes. Take a taste and add more salt if necessary.

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