I defrosted a package of hamburg, with the intention of making tacos. But at the last minute I didn’t want tacos, so I whipped together this recipe.

Quick Meat Sauce

• 1/4 lb bacon, strips sliced in 3 or 4 pieces
• 1-1/4 lb hamburg
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 can red wine
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

In a large saucepan, brown the bacon over medium heat. Remove to a plate and let cool.

Increase heat to medium-high and brown the hamburg in the bacon grease. When done move to the sides of the pan and add the onion. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until onion is soft.

Chop the bacon in small pieces and add to pan. I used kitchen shears to cut the strips into 1/4″ wide pieces.

Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally If the sauce gets too thick, add a few tablespoons of water at a time, stirring well after each addition.

I don’t make it all that often, but my sons love it!

Porcupine Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
• 1 Tbsp onion, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 10-1/2 oz can tomato soup
• 1/4 cup water

Combine first 5 ingredients; form into balls. Mix water & soup; put into pressure cooker. Drop meatballs in. Set control at 10 lbs of pressure and cook for 10 minutes after it jiggles. Let sit 5 minutes before opening.