Meatloaf meatballs and cranberry gravy

Ground meat can be used in many different ways.  I like this combination of meats - bison and pork.  I have also tried other combinations.  I typically like to mix a red meat, bison, lamb or beef with a leaner meat like pork, turkey or chicken.  You could also try this with one of the premixed pork sausage packages offered in many supermarkets mixed with beef or bison.  The cranberries add a subtle sweetness to the dish.

1 pound ground bison (or beef)
1 pound ground pork
1 medium onion
1 cup fresh green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup cranberries
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. Italian herbs
Garlic salt to taste
Dash cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. coconut oil (optional if using a non-stick pan)
1 cup water (preferably the water used to cook the vegetables to retain nutrient value)
1 package brown gravy powder
1 punnet button mushrooms

Serve with mashed or baked potato or yam and steamed mixed vegetables.
Set oven temperature to 350F

1.  Mix the meat, Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, garlic salt and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl.

2.  Divide the mixture into 12 portions, roll into balls and then flatten to make small burgers.

3.  Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan and flash fry the burgers to brown the outside.  Transfer to a 9 x 13 ovenproof dish.

4.  Sprinkle cut beans and cranberries evenly over the meat and place in the preheated oven.

5.  Using the same oil and frying pan, fry the button mushrooms using a fairly high heat.  This seals the outside but keeps the inside moist.  If they are large, cut into quarters before frying.

6.  Add about 1 cup water (vegetable water) to the mushrooms, and stir in the gravy powder.

7.  Pour over the meat, beans and cranberries.  Allow to continue to bake for about 10 minutes.

8.  Serve with mashed or baked potato or yam and steamed mixed vegetables.