Meatballs & Gravy
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or pork (or mix)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Gravy:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Worcestershire sauce or onion powder
Instructions:
Mix and shape meatball ingredients into 1-inch balls.
Brown meatballs in oil until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter, stir in flour to form a roux.
Slowly add beef broth, whisking until smooth and thickened. Season.
Add meatballs back to the pan and simmer 5–10 minutes.
Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season.
Carrots & Peas
Instructions:
Steam or boil baby carrots until tender. Add a bit of butter and black pepper.
Boil or steam green peas until tender. Season with salt or butter.