Beef and Squash Fritters Crispy Beef and Grated Squash Fritters with Herbs and Garlic Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef 2 cups grated zucchini or yellow squash (squeezed dry) 2 eggs 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or breadcrumbs) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional) Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying Directions: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated and squeezed squash, eggs, flour, garlic, onion, herbs, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined. Heat 2–3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of mixture and flatten gently into patties. Cook fritters in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with sour cream, yogurt, or a simple dipping sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 230 kcal | Servings: 6 fritters #beeffritters #squashfritters #zucchinifritters #savorypatties #groundbeefrecipes #crispyfritters #easyappetizer #vegetableandmeat #comfortsnack #weeknightdinnerideas #herbfritters #beefandveggies #panfriedrecipes #summersquash #familyfriendlymeals #proteinpacked #quickfritters #easyhomemaderecipes #fritterlove #crispycomfort Golden, crispy Beef and Squash Fritters—pan-fried to perfection and loaded with flavor!

Szechuan Sauce Spicy Homemade Szechuan Sauce with Garlic, Ginger, and Chili Heat Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or sambal oelek) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 1 tablespoon cold water (if using cornstarch) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ground Szechuan peppercorns. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, add a touch of oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry (if using). Add the slurry to the simmering sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 35 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: ~8 servings #szechuan #szechuansauce #spicysauce #asianrecipes #homemadesauces #garlicginger #quickasianfood #chilisauce #szechuanpeppercorn #asiancondiments #stirfrysauce #saucelovers #fieryflavors #easyhomemaderecipes #spicygoodness #hotandsavory #veganfriendlysauce #homemadechinesefood #boldflavorboost #zestyinspiration Meet your new favorite sauce: this Szechuan Sauce is fiery, garlicky, and seriously addictive! Stir-fry, dip, drizzle—just YES.