Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground round
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 3 large onions
  • 4 ribs celery
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 large bunch green onions
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 loaf stale French bread
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oil

Method

  • Chop vegetables.
  • In a large pot put in ground round and cook until brown, skimming off excess grease.
  • Add vegetables and cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Wet stale bread and wring almost dry.
  • Chop in small pieces and slowly add to dressing.
  • (Don't add so much bread that your dressing is dry.)
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook mixture for about 1 hour on a low fire.
  • After dressing is done, add 1 stick butter.
  • If dressing is too wet add Italian bread crumbs.
  • When cool, beat one egg and add to dressing before putting in bird or dish.