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“Meatball” Sandwiches
1⁄2 or 1 pound lean ground beef
1⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1 egg or 2 egg whites
2 or 4 crusty Italian rolls, about 7 inches long 1
1.Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.
2.In bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, basil, and egg; mix well. Shape mixture into two or four
3.Place patties on grill. Close lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Cut each into 8 pieces. Place on rolls and top “meatballs” with hot spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Makes 2 or 4 servings.
Speedy Beef and Mushrooms
1⁄2 or 1 pound sirloin steak strips
1 or 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (3 or 6 ounces) 1⁄2 or 1 medium onion, sliced
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1⁄8 or 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
3⁄4 cup or 1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup sour cream
Hot cooked noodles
1.Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.
2.Place beef strips on grill. Close lid and cook 4 minutes or until beef is browned and no longer pink. Remove.
3.Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to grill. Close lid and cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4.Meanwhile, heat gravy, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream in saucepan. (Or, microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until hot.) Stir in cooked beef and mushroom mixture. Serve over noodles.
Makes 2 or 4 servings.
Orange Glazed Pork Chops
2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 or 4 boneless pork chops, 3⁄4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
1.Preheat grill for 5 minutes.
2.For glaze, combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, lemon juice, and ginger. Place chops on grill. Pour glaze over chops. Close lid and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until chops are no longer pink. Remove chops and pour glaze from grill over all.
Makes 2 or 4 servings.
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