Meatball Stew and Pilaf Cooked With Fresh Minced Beef Meat & Veggies ♧ Village Cooking

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier binder, while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes; remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes; sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and bring to a simmer.

Return meatballs to the pot, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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