ISO Basil, Italian Sausage, Firestick, BL5c batt

Thanks, Great Idea! Do you know if they sell fennel seeds here or should I pick up on Amazon? I wonder what is the missing ingredient then if it is not very close to the real thing? I bought some meatballs from a highly revered Italian restaurant downtown and I am not sure they were even meat.

And as long as I've been in Mexico it's still hard to shift one's paradigm. Don't know why I didn't think of making it myself as I do everything else. I went looking just now and what do you think about this recipe ....

2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed (we use whole, but you can crush the ½ teaspoon of whole seeds or use ground fennel if you'd like)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic (we use fresh if not making a big batch)
1 teaspoon minced onions (we use fresh if not making a big batch)
2 pounds ground beef (or turkey, chicken or pork)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings. Add the seasonings to 2 pounds of ground beef. Brown or cook as desired in a large skillet.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
The seasoning mix itself can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container in the pantry.

Notes
*If you’d like, you can use all dried seasonings and make up a big batch of seasoning to store in your pantry. Be sure not to use fresh onion and garlic if you do this. Use all dried seasonings (same amounts).