Gramma Caruso's Sicilian Stuffing Recipe

Name: Gramma Caruso's Sicilian Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: This recipe comes from my Gramma, who was one of the best cooks I ever knew. My mom always made the traditional bread stuffing, which was okay, but when it was my Gramma Caruso's turn to have Thank…; 1 lb ground round; 1/4 lb ground veal; 1/4 lb ground pork; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 small onion chopped; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs; 3/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese; 1 egg; 2 cups sliced white mushrooms; 2 cups cooked long grain white rice; 3/4 cup warm chicken broth or water; Salt and fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

This recipe comes from my Gramma, who was one of the best cooks I ever knew. My mom always made the traditional bread stuffing, which was okay, but when it was my Gramma Caruso's turn to have Thanksgiving, I couldn't wait to smell and eat her stuffing. Just like her, it was wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving, Gramma--I miss you!
1 lb ground round
1/4 lb ground veal
1/4 lb ground pork
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small onion chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1 egg
2 cups sliced white mushrooms
2 cups cooked long grain white rice
3/4 cup warm chicken broth or water
Salt and fresh ground pepper

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Heat oil in skillet, add onions and cook until slightly tender.
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Add all the ground meat and incorporate with fork.
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Add salt and pepper and garlic.
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Cook until half done, then add mushrooms, and continue cooking until meat is done.
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Do not drain.
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Put in large mixing bowl and add cooked rice.
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Toss, add bread crumbs, cheese, milk, and egg.
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Sorry guys, now ya gotta use your hands.
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Mix together, again add salt and pepper to taste.
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When fully mixed, add your chicken broth or water, more if you want a moist stuffing.
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There should be plenty to stuff your turkey, plus a full baking dish on the side.
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I put the baking dish in the last hour, top with 2 tablespoons butter & cover.
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You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: This recipe comes from my Gramma, who was one of the best cooks I ever knew. My mom always made the traditional bread stuffing, which was okay, but when it was my Gramma Caruso's turn to have Thanksgiving, I couldn't wait to smell and eat her stuffing. Just like her, it was wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving, Gramma--I miss you!, 1 lb ground round, 1/4 lb ground veal, 1/4 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Gramma Caruso's Sicilian Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gramma Caruso's Sicilian Stuffing

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