Meatball Stew

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix 500g mince, half tsp salt, half tsp black pepper, half tsp garlic, 1tsp paprika, 1tsp mixed herbs, 1 egg, and 2 tbsp breadcrumbs in a bowl.
  2. 2Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. 3Add a bit of oil to a frying pan and fry the meatballs on high heat for around 2 minutes on each side, or until they are nice and brown.
  4. 4Remove the meatballs from the pan.
  5. 5Add more oil to the pan, then add 1 onion, 2 celery sticks, and 2 small carrots. Cook for a few minutes until golden brown.
  6. 6Add 1 heaped tsp of tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, keep stirring.
  7. 7Add 1 tbsp plain flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, keep stirring.
  8. 8Add 1 cup of beef stock, mix it well, then add another cup (1200ml in total).
  9. 9Add 1 tsp mixed herbs, 2 bayleaves, and black pepper to taste.
  10. 10Add the meatballs and potatoes to the pan.
  11. 11Cook on low heat for around 1 hour.
  12. 12Sprinkle parsley on top.

Ingredients

  • 500 g mince
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 2 small carrots
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1200 ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 2 bayleaves
  • 0 black pepper
  • 0 potatoes
  • 0 parsley

Equipment

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