Easy Salisbury steaks smothered in brown gravy (Submitted by Julliana Ge Mattice for Recipe Contest)

2 pounds hamburger (can use turkey burger also)
2 eggs
1/2 to 3/4 cup bread crumbs
Teaspoon chopped garlic
One package of Lipton onion soup mix
1/2 cup very hot water
Half an onion diced or processed with a chopper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash of pepper
Dash of paprika
2-3 packages of brown gravy mix.

Dump the soup mix in the very hot water. Mix well. Set aside. Put the hamburger in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, Worcestershire, seasonings and soup mix. Heat a large frying pan with some olive oil.
Shape into oval shaped patties. Plop into heated frying pan brown on both sides.
Meanwhile, make the gravy:
Sautee the onions in olive oil until opaque, set aside
Two – three packages of brown gravy mix, add to 2-3 cups of water MIX WELL. Add the onions, pour over the patties. Turn heat down to low, put a lid on it and let simmer for about 35 minutes. Serve with whipped potatoes and green beans and a roll. DELISH!!!

PORKYPINE BALLS (Submitted by Lou Grimm) for the Recipe Contest

JUST AS IF YOU WERE MAKING A MEATLOAF….How many porkypine balls depends on how many people you want to serve. (your decision on the size of the balls as well)

1 ½ lb ground round beef
2 eggs
1 pkg of onion soup mix
½ green pepper, chopped
1 small can tomato sauce
Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup rice ( or 1 pkg of boil-in-bag rice)
2 tablespoons Heinz 57 sauce

Mix all ingredients together well. Separate into balls. (size is your choice) With your thumb, indent each ball & place shredded mozzarella cheese in, then close up. Place balls in a large pot. Pour tomato sauce (2 large cans) & ½ of a can of water over balls. Cook over med. heat, covered, for 1 ½ to 2 hrs. Stir occasionally. Great with potato salad and green beans, or serve over cooked egg noodles or any pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.Enjoy!