Meat Sauce A Teenager Can Make
This is one of our go-to family dinners — quick, easy, and always a hit! It’s also a great starter recipe for teens who are just learning to cook, since it comes together in under 30 minutes with simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork meat (or beef)
- 1 small/medium onion
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1.5 teaspoon salt (1 teaspoon added to the meat, and ½ along with milk; adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion, either with a knife or using a vegetable chopper.
- Preheat a skillet, add a bit of olive oil (or butter), then the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the ground meat. Season with salt and ground black pepper, and cook until the meat develops a light golden crust, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the milk, adjust seasoning with salt to taste, then reduce the heat slightly. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with mashed or boiled potatoes (or your favorite side). Garnish with freshly chopped dill (optional).
Notes
- For a variation, try using beef instead of pork, or a mix of the two.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute plant-based milk.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with mashed or boiled potatoes, buckwheat, or pasta.
