Stroganoff Meatballs

Stroganoff Meatballs
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Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Stroganoff Meatballs
Print Recipe
Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 55-60 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
Beef Meatballs
Stroganoff Sauce
Servings: people
Instructions
Beef Meatballs
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix until incorporated. Roll into 1-ounce meatballs (about 2 tbsp each) and arrange on a large baking tray lined with parchment. Will yield about 38 meatballs.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven. Reduce heat to 350°F.
Stroganoff Sauce
  1. While meatballs are cooking, heat oil in a large dutch oven. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until most of the liquid has evaporated and starting to brown.
  2. Add 2 cups water and OXO soup base and heat to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Add to pot, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and whisk in mushroom soup until smoothed out. Stir in sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, paprika and pepper.
  3. Add meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat with sauce. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately over noodles, rice or potatoes.
Recipe Notes

-It is a must to use beef soup base (preferably Knorr OXO Beef in a Mug)  I have tried to use regular beef bouillon cubes and powder, however, they do not have the same level of beef flavour and are not recommended for this recipe.

-Meatballs can be made and cooked up to a day ahead.  Keep covered and chilled until ready to use.  Cook casserole for 40-45 minutes if using cold meatballs.

 

Zesty Michelada

Zesty Michelada
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    Servings
    4 people
    Servings
    4 people
    Zesty Michelada
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      Servings
      4 people
      Servings
      4 people
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. In a flat shallow dish combine salt, chili powder and lime zest. Cut one wedge out of the whole lime and run along the rim of 4 tall beer glasses to wet the edge. Dip each glass rim into salt to rim the edge. Set aside.
      2. Measure Clamato juice into a 2 cup liquid measure and add lime juice from remaining lime, hot sauce, Maggie seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Fill the salt rimmed glasses 1/3 full of ice and pour Clamato mixture equally between glasses and top with beer. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

      Catalina Wings


      Catalina Wings
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        Servings Prep Time
        30 wings 20 minutes
        Cook Time
        16-18 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        30 wings 20 minutes
        Cook Time
        16-18 minutes
        Catalina Wings
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          Servings Prep Time
          30 wings 20 minutes
          Cook Time
          16-18 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          30 wings 20 minutes
          Cook Time
          16-18 minutes
          Ingredients
          Dressing
          Wings
          Servings: wings
          Instructions
          Dressing
          1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes about 1 cup of dressing. Refrigerate extra dressing for up to 1 week.
          Wings
          1. In a large heavy duty pot fitted with a clip on thermometer, heat a minimum of 3" of canola oil to 350℉ 375℉. (oil will cool when wings are added)
          2. Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Add half the wings to the hot oil, dropping them in one by one. Cook for 5-6 minutes, depending on size, until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted scoop to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining wings.
          3. Preheat broiler and line a large baking tray with foil. In a large bowl stir together Catalina Dressing and Franks Red Hot sauce. Add wings and toss to evenly coat.
          4. Arrange wings in a single layer on baking tray and broil 8" from broiler for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
          Recipe Notes

          Wings can be made hotter if desired by decreasing the amount of dressing and increasing hot sauce to your preference.

          Smoky Apple Ribs

          Smoky Apple Ribs
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            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            3 hours
            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            3 hours
            Smoky Apple Ribs
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              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              3 hours
              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              3 hours
              Instructions
              Ribs
              1. Preheat oven to 275℉. In a small bowl whisk together sugar and spices. Remove the thin membrane on the back side of ribs if not already done by butcher. Liberally coat the rib rack on all sides with spice rub.
              2. Wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil with meat side up. Place on large baking tray and bake for approximately 3 hours until meat is tender. Make sauce while ribs are cooking.
              3. Preheat oven to broil and position rack to 6-8" from broiler. Remove ribs from foil and place back on baking tray lined with fresh foil. Brush liberally with sauce on both sides and broil for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from oven and cut between bones. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
              Sauce
              1. Whisk together all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a full simmer. Reduce heat and allow to simmer uncovered for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. Sauce should be reduced slightly and flavours melded. Yielding approximately 2 cups of sauce.
              Recipe Notes

              I had approximately 1/2 cup of sauce left over without serving any on the side. Can freeze for another use.  Also great with grilled pork tenderloin.

              Hearty Hamburger Soup


              Hearty Hamburger Soup
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                Servings Prep Time
                10 people 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                2 1/4 hours
                Servings Prep Time
                10 people 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                2 1/4 hours
                Hearty Hamburger Soup
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                  Servings Prep Time
                  10 people 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  2 1/4 hours
                  Servings Prep Time
                  10 people 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  2 1/4 hours
                  Ingredients
                  Servings: people
                  Instructions
                  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart until starting to brown. Drain any visible fat. Add garlic and onion and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
                  2. Add remaining ingredients to pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
                  Recipe Notes

                  I used Campbells brand soups in this recipe.  Makes about 4 litres of soup and freezes very well.