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Entrees - G
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Ginger Cheese Meat Balls
1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Onion, Chopped
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1/16 Teaspoon Pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Cup Fine Dry Bread Crumbs
1/2 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
2 Tablespoons Shortening
8 Ounces Tomato Sauce
1/4 Teaspoon Oregano
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Tarragon
1/8 Teaspoon Ginger
1/4 Cup Water
In a bowl combine the beef with the onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bread crumbs. Mix well. Divide into eight portions. In a separate bowl combine cheese with the 1 teaspoon ginger. Form into eight small balls. Shape the meat portions around the cheese balls. Add shortening to a heavy skillet and melt. Add the balls and brown on all sides. Combine tomato sauce with the oregano, tarragon, ginger, and water. Pour over browned balls. Cover tightly and simmer 25 minutes. Serve with pasta and extra sauce over the top.
Gretchen's Casserole
1 Pound Jar Sauerkraut
1 Pound Can Apple Slices
1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
1/4 Cup Minced Onion
2 Tablespoons Butter
24 Ounces Luncheon Meat
1/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Prepared Mustard
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a 2 quart casserole, combine kraut and apples. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar, vinegar and onion. Dot with butter. Slice luncheon meat into 8 to 12 slices. Arrange on top of kraut mixture. Combine remaining brown sugar and mustard. Spread on meat. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
