Meatball Stew

Meatball Stew

Feb 18, 2021 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes | 0 comments

 

Forget pasta-combine these beef and pork meatballs with warm broth and water!
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped, chopped (about 2 cups) and divided
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) and divided
  • 2 tsps Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup Dark roux (recipe follows)
  • 2 tsps minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • hot cooked rice to serve

Dark Roux

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, and a small amount of onion and bell pepper. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg and Worcestershire. Add egg mixture to meat mixture, and mix well with your hands. Shape mixture into 12 palm-size meat balls. Set aside.
  • Fill a 10-inch cast-iron stockpot or Dutch oven with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a medium. Add roux; cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Reduce heat; add meatballs, garlic, remaining onion, remaining bell pepper, and water to cover meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning.; stir carefully. Cook over medium heat for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in green onion and parsley during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve hot cooked rice.

Dark Roux

  • In a 8-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes; add flour stirring to combine. Cook stirring frequently, until peanut butter roux forms, about 20 minutes.
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Classic Collard Greens

Classic Collard Greens

Dec 29, 2020 | Recipes | 1 comment

 

Bacon drippings and smoked turkey turn these greens into a side that can stand on its own.
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp bacon drippings
  • 2 cups chopped sweet onion
  • 4 bunches collard greens, stemmed and chopped (about 32 cups)
  • 1 smoked turkey leg
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add collards in batches, stirring until wilted after each addition. Add turkey leg, broth, salt, and Slap Ya Mama Hot Cajun Seasoning; cover and cook until greens are tendered about 25 minuted. Stir in vinegar. Serve immediately.

Notes

Slap Ya Mama HOT Cajun Seasoning 
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Homemade Vegetable Soup

Homemade Vegetable Soup

Oct 1, 2020 | Recipes, Soups & Salads | 0 comments

 

Your favorite vegetables are cooked in tomato sauce and Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning for an extra kick. Try adding noodles for a heartier meal.
For more delicious recipes like this check out our cookbook Growing Up Cajun !
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 lb beef stew meat or cubed ham
  • Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • 3 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups carrot, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 (16-ounce) can corn kernels
  • 1 (16-ounce) can green beans
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (8.5-ounce) can peas and carrots
  • 2 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles (optional)
  • Garnish: Chopped Parsley
  • Saltine crackers, to serve

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil over high heat. Season meat with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, and add to water; boil for about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to a medium-low; add tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Add more Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning to taste; cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Add corn, green beans, broth, soup, and canned peas and carrots. Add enough water to reach 2 to 3 inches from top of pot; cook for about 1 hour.
  • If adding noodles break spaghetti up into short pieced, and add to soup. Cook for about 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve with saltine crackers.

Notes

Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
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