Ingredients

  • 2 lb Grnd beef
  • 1 1/2 tsp Plus 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Plus 1/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd red pepper
  • 1/2 c. Finely minced onion
  • 3 c. Thinly sliced onion
  • 12 sm Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 c. Flour
  • 2 tsp Rustic Rub, (See below)
  • 3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 4 sm Bay leaves
  • 2 c. Water
  • 3 Tbsp. Minced parsley
  • 1/4 c. Paprika
  • 3 Tbsp. Garlic pwdr
  • 3 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. Freshly grnd black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Grnd red pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Onion pwdr
  • 1 1/4 Tbsp. Dry oregano
  • 1 1/4 Tbsp. Dry thyme

Method

  • In a large bowl mix beef, the 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, the red pepper and minced onion.
  • Make 12 meatballs.
  • Insert a garlic clove into the center of each; healthy pinch beef around garlic.
  • Mix flour and Rustic Rub in a shallow plate.
  • Add in meatballs and roll to coat.
  • Reserve remaining mix.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in meatballs and brown proportionately on all sides, 4-5 min.
  • Remove with a slotten spoon to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add in reserve flour mix and cook, stirring, 3-4 min till a dark chocolate brown.
  • Add in sliced onions, remaining 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and bay leaves.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 min or possibly till onions are very soft.
  • Stir in water, bring to a boil, add in meatballs, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 1 hour.
  • Skim fat off surface, remove bay leaves, add in parsley and serve immediately.
  • Rustic Rub: Stir all ingredients in a bowl or possibly an airtight container till blended.
  • Store in a kitchen cabinet up to 3 months.