Beef with whites

1 large white onion, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , grated 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne (read intro) 1 teaspoon[...]

1 1/3 lb grnd sirloin     (90 percent lean grnd beef) 1 slc white bread spread with     softened butter , then cut small cubes 1/8 c. lowfat milk 1 x egg 2[...]

1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup carrot 1/2 cup celery 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon sage 1 bay leaf 3 allspice berries or 3 cloves 6[...]