Meatballs

These are very versatile.  I like to make a double batch and keep some in the freezer for last minute dinner ideas.

Regular:

1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 c. onion diced
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 c. bread crumbs
1 tsp oregano

In a bowl add bread crumbs to milk and let sit until milk is soaked up.

In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat.

Add onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes), add garlic and oregano and saute for another 1 - 2 minutes.

In a large bowl combine beef, onion, garlic, and oregano.  Add bread crumbs to meat mixture and mix well.

Use scoop to make uniform meatballs.  Adding butter and olive oil as needed brown the meatballs.  If using right away for Swedish Meatballs, put into warm oven until needed.  If not, put on cookie sheet, cover, and freezer.  Once they are frozen you can transfer them to a freezer bag.

Italian version:

Same about expect I use 1/2 beef and 1/2 sausage.  I also add 1 tsp basil.