I need an appetizer idea that uses ground beef

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » December 23, 2005, 2:51 pm

Because I have some thawed in my fridge and want to use it - any ideas?

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » December 24, 2005, 12:12 am

Use my meatball recipe and just make them smaller.

Make sure to get toothpicks as well. I made the appetizer version at a holiday party last year and they were devoured.

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Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » December 24, 2005, 12:24 am

queso compuesto can be made with ground beef instead of fajita meat

Combination of queso, peppers, onions and beef (can also add guac to give it more flavor/texture...or some pico de gallo mixed in as well)

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » December 24, 2005, 10:50 am

There's always the old standby...just omit the noodles (I like to add about 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer to the meatballs when I have some handy adds a nice richness.)

Swedish Meatballs

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

GRAVY:
vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup Evaporated Milk
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
dry noodles, cooked and drained

MEATBALLS:

Preheat oven to 350°.

Mix all meatball ingredients lightly but thoroughly in medium bowl. Shape into 2-inch balls. Place in jelly-roll pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain; reserve fat drippings. Keep meatballs warm.

GRAVY:

Combine 1/2 cup fat drippings from meatballs (adding vegetable oil to make 1/2 cup) and flour in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in broth, evaporated milk, dill and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.

Add meatballs to sauce; stir. Serve over noodles