Meatballs with Brown Beans and Cooking
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The trick to this meal is timing, so that all the dishes are ready at the same time. Serve the meatballs in the gravy with the beans, potatoes, onions, and bacon. The onion and bacon pieces are used as toppings on the beans or suit your own taste and sprinkle them over everything.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon favorite seasoning for beefMix together all ingredients and shape into meatballs. Brown the meatballs on medium-high heat in a skillet. Drain excess grease. Add gravy and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
GRAVY - Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add 2 tablespoons plain flour slowly, mixing well. Pour in 1 cup each of water and milk, mixing and stirring well. Season to taste. (Or, use your favorite brown gravy recipe).
BROWN BEANS - For best results, rinse beans and remove stones. Soak overnight in salted cold water. Drain, place in a pot with just enough water to cover. Simmer approximately 1 hour, or until tender. (Canned beans are okay but of course you will only need a few minutes to heat them through before serving).
POTATOES - Peel and quarter 4 large white potatoes. Boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes until just done.
ONION - Chop a onion into large chunks. BACON - Fry 6 slices of bacon, drain, and crumble.