Forbidden Stew

I threw this together with what I had on hand at the time, and it turned out great.  Next time I think I'll add a can of diced tomatoes and maybe black beans.

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion - chopped
• 3 cloves garlic - minced
• 1/2 pound leftover hamburger - broken into small peices
• 8 cups water
• 1 can tomato paste
• 4 teaspoons beef bullion granules 
• chili powder and cayenne powder to your preference
• 1 bunch kale, rinsed, de-stemmed, and chopped
• 2 cups cooked forbidden rice (aka black rice)

Directions

• Saute chopped onions in large kettle
• Add leftover hamburger pieces and garlic, continue sauteing for a couple of minutes
• Add water, tomato paste, beef bullion granules, chili powder and cayenne powder
• Bring to a simmer
• Add kale and forbidden rice
• Return to a simmer and cook until kale is wilted

Danish Meatballs

I got most of this recipe from this one: Danish Meatballs.

Ingredients

• 10 oz (1/2 package) frozen No Name Steaks Wild Rice Meatballs (or, to make your own meatballs refer to the link above)
• 1/2 medium red onion - chopped
• 4 cloves garlic - minced
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Essence*
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 oz (1/2 package) egg noodles
• 2 ounces dehydrated onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup dry sherry

Directions

• Saute chopped onions until translucent
• Add meatballs and continue frying, allow onions to continue cooking until they start to blacken
• Add garlic, water, flour, Essence, Worcestershire sauce, and dehydrated onion soup mix
• Cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes
• Meanwhile, prepare egg noodles
• When the noodles are ready add the sour cream and sherry to the meatballs and sauce, heat through and serve

*That's Emeril's Essence (Creole Seasoning)