Meatballs and Rice Noodles

2 -3 quarts water , lightly salted 8 -12 ounces wide egg noodles 15 -25 small cooked frozen meatballs 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon salted butter 1[...]

3 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 slice bacon 6 ounces ground sirloin 6 ounces[...]

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck 1 tablespoon skim milk (to moisten, use more or less as needed) 3/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons onions[...]