Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Smothered pork chops

It turned cold and rainy here in New England.  But looks summer heat is just around the corner.  Due to the cold I was craving some comfort food.  So after researching some recipes I came up with this recipe for Smothered Pork Chops.  My recipe made 3 pork chops and was served with white rice and sauteed spinach.


Season pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then dust in flour and set aside while pan heats up.
When pan is hot heat about 2 tbsp oil and place pork chops in pan.  Flip after 2 min (browned) and then another 2 min. Remove from pan.

In same pan add sliced onions and cook thru, scraping brown bits on bottom.  Add 2 tbsp flour and cook 1 min (stirring often)

Add 2 cups of beef broth.  Stir, season to taste.  Add pork chops, cover and lower heat to low and cook for about 1 hour until tender.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Mini meatballs

1 lb ground beef
1/4 c bread crumbs
1/4 c water
1 tbsp italian herb mix (optional)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp frank's hot sauce (optional)

Preheat oven 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil.
Gently mix above ingredients. Form 1 inch balls, I use a small ice cream scoop.
Bake in preheated oven about 10 minutes or until browned.