Beef Ball Paprikash

Mom made this while we were living there, very good!

50 meatballs (frozen Costco ones or a homemade recipe)
3 tbs butter
3 c. onion, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tbs paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cans (10.5oz) condensed beef broth
4 tbs flour
1 1/2 c. sour cream
egg noodles
butter
parsley

Heat 3 tbs butter in skillet.  Add onion and saute until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes.  Add paprika, salt and pepper stirring until well blended.  Stir in 1 1/2 cans of broth, bring to a boil.  Add meatballs, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.  (Watch the meatballs, stirring occasionally to make sure the simmer doesn't turn into a boil.)

In small bowl, combine flour and remaining beef broth, whisk until smooth.  Gradually add to beef mixture, stirring constantly.  Simmer, uncovered stirring occasionally, 5 minutes longer.

Just before serving place sour cream in small bowl.  Slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot gravy.  Once smooth, slowly add to beef mixture, stirring until well blended.  Heat, but do not boil.

Serve over parsley buttered noodles.

Bavarian Meatball Subs

32oz Frozen Italian meatballs (Costco meatballs)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 envelope onion soup mix
12oz Coca Cola
12 buns - split
3 c. shredded swiss chesse

In crockpot combine meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and coke.  Cover and cook on low 3.5-4.5 hours or until heat through. (Mom and I both took out the meatballs and thickened sauce.  I used some cornstarch to thicken.  Then replace the meatballs before making subs.)

Place meatballs on each bun, sprinkle with swiss cheese and put on a baking sheet.  Broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Enjoy!

Hamburger stroganoff

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp flour
1 can cream of ckn soup
1 cup sour cream

Brown meat.  Stir in flour.  Cook 5 minutes, stir in soup; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.  Stir in sour cream.  Heat through.  Serve on egg noodles.

Gyro Burger Pitas

1 lb Ground Lamb (Beef or turkey also work)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1 tbs dijon mustard
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbs red wine vinegar
1/4 dried oregano
1 tsp chopped rosemary, dried or fresh
4 whole wheat pitas or 6" flatbread
Thinly sliced onion
Fresh tomato slices
Tzatziki

Gently combine lamb, garlic, onion, mustard, s&p, vinegar, & spice.  With hands shape into 4 oblong patties (they will fit better in pita). Grill 5-6 minutes on each side and remove.

Allow to stand 5 minutes.  Place on pitas, add onions, tomatos and tzatziki.  Fold like a taco and serve immediately.

Tzatziki
1 1/2 c. plain greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
1-2 tsp lemon juice
3 green onion, white ends finely chopped
1 tsp dried dill weed
1/2 med. cucumber peeled, seeded & thinly sliced
Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in small bowl.  Stove covered in fridge up to 3 days.

Chili Colorado Beef Burritos

From Six Sisters (it is no longer on the website)

2lb cubed stew meat
1 lg can enchilada sauce (at least 19oz)
2 beef bouillon cubes
refried beans
6-8 burrito-size flour tortillas
2 c. shredded cheese of your choice

Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.  Put in beef, bouillon cubes, and enchilada sauce.  Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender (you can cook on high for 3-4 hours).

When beef is done turn oven onto broil.  Build burritos with a spoonful of beans, beef (strain off sauce), and cheese (optional for the inside).  Roll burritos, place in pan.  Pour remaining enchilada sauce over burritos and top with cheese.  Broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2-4 minutes.

Makes 6-8 burritos depending on how full you make them.  Enjoy!

Lo Mein Beef Strips

1 pound round steak, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
2 packages beef ramen noodles (don't use seasoning packets)
1 package frozen mixed broccoli and carrots

Cook the steak strips in the oil in a large skillet for 4 minutes or until browned.  Add the teriyaki sauce.  Add the mixed vegetables.  Cook for 6 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.  Prepare the noodles using the package directions; drain well.  Add the noodles to the steak mixture and toss to mix well.

Serves 4.