Meat

Sloppy Joes consists of a spiced beef mixture

sloppy-joesIngredients:

25 g (1 oz) butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, cored, deseeded and finely chopped
125 g (4 oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced
750 g (1 1/2 lb) lean minced beef
50 ml (2 fl oz) chilli sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper

To serve:

8 baps, toasted and lightly buttered    
1 small lettuce (optional)    
8 celery sticks (optional)    
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)    
cucumber slices (optional)    

Indian Lamb Samosas Snacks

Indian-Lamb-samosasIngredients:

1 tablespoon oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
175 g (6 oz) lean minced Iamb
1 potato, grated
50 g (2 oz) peas
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
oil, for deep-frying
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pastry:

250 g (8 oz) plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
125 g (4 oz) margarine
4 1/2 tablespoons milk

Fry Beef Samosas serve hot

fry-beef-samosasIngredients:

125 g (4 oz) plain flour
pinch of salt
50 ml (2 fl oz) water
1 tablespoon oil
oil, for deep-frying

Filling:

1 onion, finely chopped
1  garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons oil
1  teaspoon mustard seeds
2 green cardamoms
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
250 g (8 oz) lean minced beef
4 tablespoons water
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Turkey Dolmas over a low heat

turkey-dolmasIngredients:

2 tablespoons oil
1  onion, chopped
125 g (4 oz) long-grain rice
900 ml {1 1/2 pints) stock (see note) or water
500 g (1 lb) minced lamb
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped mint
2 teaspoons chopped dill
12 young cabbage leaves
salt and pepper
150 ml (5 fl oz) natural yogurt, to serve

Greek eggs keftedes and tomato salad

greek_eggs_keftedesIngredients:

2 eggs
50 g (2 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
1  onion, grated
2 teaspoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 kg (2 lb) minced lamb
flour, for coating
oil, for shallow-frying
salt and pepper

Mince Kebab with Shredded lettuce

mince-kebabIngredients:

750 g (1 1/2 lb) minced beef
2 garlic doves, crushed
2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
oil
1 small lettuce, shredded, to serve

To garnish:

sprigs of coriander
lemon quarters

Thai Stuffed Omelette with Minced Meat

thai-stuffed-omeletteIngredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
125 g (4 oz) lean minced pork
1 tablespoon nam pla (fish sauce)
1/2 tablespoon sugar
125 g (4 oz) finely chopped onion
1 tomato, skinned and chopped
3 eggs, beaten
coriander leaves, to garnish
freshly ground black pepper

Bake Minced Lamb and Parmesan Souffle

Minced-Lamb-and-Parmesan-SoIngredients:

250 g (8 oz) lean minced lamb
1  small onion, finely chopped
2  courgettes, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, cored, deseeded and finely chopped
250 g (8 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 garlic clove, crushed
25 g (1 oz) soya margarine
25 g (1 oz) wholemeal flour
200 ml (7 fl oz) skimmed milk
3 eggs, separated
40 g (1 1/2 oz) finely grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Cocktail Meatballs with Barbecue Dip

cocktail-meatballs-with-barIngredients:

500 g (1 lb) minced beef
1  onion, grated
50 g (2 oz) fresh white
breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped
parsley
1  egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper

Barbecue Dip:

25 g (1 oz) butter
1 onion, chopped
250 g (8 oz) can tomatoes
50 g (2 oz) pitted green olives
1 teaspoon dry mustard
few drops of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cocktail Meatballs with Barbecue Dip

cocktail-meatballs-with-barIngredients:

500 g (1 lb) minced beef
1  onion, grated
50 g (2 oz) fresh white
breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped
parsley
1  egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper

Barbecue Dip:

25 g (1 oz) butter
1 onion, chopped
250 g (8 oz) can tomatoes
50 g (2 oz) pitted green olives
1 teaspoon dry mustard
few drops of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Rich Pork Pate

rich-pork-pateIngredients:

500 g (1 lb) pig's liver
50 g (2 oz) butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
500 g (1 lb) minced pork
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
1  teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons brandy
salt and pepper

To garnish:

2 bay leaves
whole juniper berries

Vietnamese Pork Parcels

vietnamese-pork-parcelsIngredients:

2 tablespoons groundnut or
vegetable oil
375 g (12 oz) minced pork
5 cm (2 inch) piece of fresh root
ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 spring onions, finely chopped
200 ml (7 fl oz) fish or chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons soft dark brown sugar
125 g (4 oz) cooked peeled prawns,
coarsely chopped (defrosted and
dried thoroughly, if frozen)
1 teaspoon anchovy extract
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder, or to taste
salt and pepper

Beef & macaroni strudel

Beef--macaroni-strudelIngredients:
* 90 g (3 oz / 1/3 cup) butter
* 30 g (1 oz / 1/4 cup) plain flour
* 185 ml (6 fl oz / 3/4 cup) milk
* salt and pepper
* 125 g (4 oz/1 cup) macaroni
* 6 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 250 g (8 oz) ground beef
* 3 teaspoons tomato puree (paste)
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
* 4 sheets filo pastry
* tomato slices, onion rings and sprigs of parsley, to garnish

Frankfurter bake

Frankfurter-bakeIngredients:
* 6 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 1 onion, sliced
* 2 sticks celery, sliced
* 6 frankfurters, cut into 2.5 cm (1 in) lengths
* 2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
* 185 g (6 oz/3 cups) pasta wheels
* 2 teaspoons cornflour
* 155 ml (5 fl oz / 2/3 cup) thick sour cream
* 1 tablespoon tomato puree (paste)
* salt and pepper
* sprigs of parsley and thick sour cream, to serve, if desired

Pork & beans

Pork--beansIngredients:
* 6 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 375g (12oz)pork fillet, cut into thin slices
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, crushed
* 185 g (6 oz / 1 1/4 cups) wholewheat pasta grills
* 440g (14oz / 1 3/4 cups) cancannellini beans
* 9 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
* 9 teaspoons tomato puree (paste)
* 1 litre(32 fl oz/4cups) chicken stock
* salt and pepper
* chopped fresh parsley, to garnish