Number one because this is my first recipe post. (Wink)
Disclaimer: Backwoods comfort food enjoyment is not exclusive to rural areas. Enjoyment is not classified entirely by region.
So, just what concoction am I eventually going to write here?
Meatballs with boiled potatoes. I use tomato sauce, with oregano, chopped onions. It goes like this...
I cook for two, usually I use...
2lbs of lean ground beef (more or less depending on size/amount of meatballs)
Chopped onions -Optional (how much depends on personal preference. I use one half of an onion, diced up. This ensures that the meatballs have enough meat proportional to keep them held together while cooking. Too much onion and they fall apart easier.)
Mix in as much oregano as desired (while not going overboard) into the ground beef, along with chopped onions.
Form the meatballs. Mine are about two inches for even cooking.
Cook on medium heat, turning occasionally until browned. I use coconut oil for a healthier substitute for traditional oils.
Drain excess cooking oil. Mix in...
1 large can of tomato sauce -right in there on top of the meatballs. I add additional seasoning into the sauce. Oregano, or basil. 1/2 teaspoon. Not too much. Turn heat to medium-low, and then simmer once the sauce begins to boil.
POTATOES
Peel, and boil as many as needed. Boil until thoroughly cooked, but not so soft they turn into mash. I use a fork to poke them to see when they are just right. (Grandma level cooking technique -I learned from my grams)
Sometimes I put the extra meatball/tomato sauce on my potatoes, other times I add a little ranch dressing on them because I'm weird that way with ranch dressing.
Soul food baby. Fills you up real nice. Easy to make.
