Ingredient:
- 3/4 lb. black beans
- 1 1/2 qt. cold water
- 2 oz. salt pork (optional)
- 3/4 lb. hamhock or bone of smoke ham
- 1 lg. onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 green peppers, chopped
- 1/2 c. bacon drippings or olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 c. vinegar
Direction:
Wash beans. Soak overnight. Add salt pork, ham hock and simmer over low heat. Saute onions, garlic, green pepper in bacon drippings until tender. Add to beans. Season with bay leaves, salt and oregano. Simmer until beans are tender and thick, approximately 3 hours. Add vinegar just before serving. Serve over rice with finely chopped onion on top. |
Ingredient:
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
-
8 c. chicken stock -
4 tbsp. flour -
1 egg -
1 red chili pepper -
4 med. carrots, grated -
5 1/2 tbsp. Minute rice -
1/2 lb. spinach fresh or frozen -
chopped
1/2 tsp. oregano -
1/4 lb. ham chopped -
2 1/2 tbsp. parsley
Direction: Mix beef, 1/2 cup stock, flour and egg. Form into small balls. Set aside. Put remaining stock, chili pepper, carrots and rice in crockpot on high to simmer. When simmering add meat balls cover and cook 1/2 hour. Then turn heat on low and cook 3 hours. Add other ingredients and cover and cook for 20 more minutes. May be served with lemon wedges if desired. |