Yes...I made Joe's famous spaghetti in the crockpot last night...it was an adventure....go see pics
Ok here's how I made mine...first off I can't find Joe's recipe so I can't tell you exactly what he puts in his spaghetti. (LiveJournal! You need a search feature!) I think he puts some green peppers which I didn't do, and I think he adds spackle, some cat chow...oh wait, I mean Beggin' Strips, and a titch of glitter--- something like that :P Anyway, here's my version (the main difference is that I added sweet Italian sausage & the red wine) can you believe Joe doesn't add sausage to his? I know, me neither.
...finally, with a little help...Joe's recipe link! (you've gotta see his pics- lol!)>> HERE
The Stuff:
Lean Ground Beef
Italian Sausage
1 egg
fresh mushrooms
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 small onions (one chopped fine, the other one coarse)
1 T dry fennel seed
3 garlic cloves
1 T dijon mustard
1 T. horseradish
1 c. red wine
2 jars store bought Spagehetti Sauce (any kind)
green pepper --which I forgot at the store :(
First I cut up about a cup of the fresh mushrooms and 1 small yellow onion really fine and put in a large mixing bowl. Then I added 1 lb. or so of lean ground beef and 4-5 links of Italian sausage (casings removed)
OH! Hello Mr. Hand!!! Welcome to my kitchen!---Well...yes! since you insist...you can handle the icky pre-mixing of the ingredients so far. Thank you! Now, no funny business...
As you can see, there are a few other ingredients that I plopped into the bowl for Mr. Hand to mix a couple minutes later. (Note: After everything is well mixed. Roll the mixture into meatballs. )
Cook the meatballs only enough to brown them, then put them in your crockpot with the rest of the fresh mushrooms, the coarse chopped onion, the wine and the 2 jars of spag sauce---stir gently, Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours.
Mr. Hand wanted to stir the meatballs but I knew he would be waaaay too rough so I did it, and quickly covered up my little babies.
Mr. Hand...insisting once again to help....what a pain in the bu** he's becoming. Really wearing out his welcome in MY kitchen. Seven minutes later, when the pasta is ready DINNER IS SERVED!---Looks good huh?
My thanks again to Jozepo9 for initially providing this fun recipe!
Have a great Monday everyone! Lo**
OMG that recipie was made for me.
That is what we are having tomorrow for sure!!
Thanks for another cute illustrated recipe- I love them. You too Joe, and Mr. Hand!
Oh man that recipe looks so yummy! And what a nice presentation too. I'm still toying with the idea of getting my first crockpot. If I do this will be the first recipe I try out.
I'm hungry now.
Posted by: Ann on June 7, 2004 01:06 PMWe had spaggetti and Meatballs last night toooooooo!!!!!!!
whooooohoooo
sycronicity
yumm!
we will have that tomorrow night!i can't wait!
where do the spiders legs go lolo and how long before they are cooked?
Yum!!! But why the bleu pic? At least you're smiling ;)
Posted by: erikie parikie on June 7, 2004 03:41 PMLOL!!!! God your killing me! You were so brave to work with Mr. Hand! Geez, "I" have to...but you? JK! The recipe looks yummie! So, this is why Mr. Hand has been so lethargic all day, that would also explain why he came home last night smelling like onion and meat.
Thank you Lo, :) Hmmm....I wonder if Mr. Hand will be allowed back......
-Joe
Posted by: Joe on June 7, 2004 04:01 PMJenny yes! Make it! It's very easy (Tip...You don't really need two full jars of spag sauce if you don't want to...or if you want it thicker.
Ann I Am, Common! you can buy that crockpot! I know it's a little hard to say those words again after so many years, but I'm feelin' strong for you girlfriend. :)
Lili---did you make your spag and meatballs like this though? Next time ok? You DO have a crockpot right? If not maybe you can have Ann pick you up one too.
Lea, Your kiddin' right? the spider legs go in last ---they kinda melt into the sauce that's why you don't see them in my picture.
Erikie, cuz I wanted a different sign off avatar today hence the "Blue Lo Pic" AND it was the only file name I could remember off the top of my head to use. :P
Joe, well yes, Mr. Hand did behave (I guess) He was just a little TOO helpful. He really gets into cooking doesn't he? (pest) Next time I have him help with a fish recipe that needs a lot of cans or bottles opened and I'll make him hold the crab crackers.
Posted by: Lo** on June 7, 2004 05:10 PMOh, my! This looks like one for the boys and me to have when Shelley is over at my sister's place! Real food!
Posted by: dan on June 7, 2004 11:15 PMHi Lori: Thanks to the expert help of Dan (his flower photography bowled us over!), we were able to link our new blog to my signature below. Yey! THANKS Dan!!! Would sure like to ship him one of our huge Michigan sunflowers to photograph.... hmmm.
Yes, Miss Manners is constantly looking over my shoulder, so I have to ask... being new to the World o' Blog, we linked your site on our blog under Links and hope that was o.k. to do. We've got lots of Michigan artist friends whom I know will visit you via Internet, o.k.?
Gosh, all you other guys who comment here I love your blogs! I've been having a hard time getting me off the computer lately because I've been following Lori's links to Kitty, Swirly Girl, Dan and all the rest of the gang. Lots of FUN! Lot's to see. Nifty art!
Peace,
Annie from Michigan (the Land O' Flannel Shirts, Yoopers and White-Legs-Till-The-Middle-Of-June)
Lets see...uhmm
LORD NO
I was lucky enough to have hubby play with the kiddles in the backyard for about an hour so that I could make meatballs and shuck the corn but I browned the meatballs (no where so neatly as yours which were perfect in the pan) then baked them in the oven with a smidge of olive oil and chicken broth.
With only an hour prep there is major hustle.
We do have a crock pot that gets used alot but I am mostly in absolute love with my dutch oven.
The crock though is great because you do not have to heat the oven right!!!?
You are very welcome, Annie!
(0h, and link away; it's cool...)
Posted by: dan on June 8, 2004 10:22 PM