How to make Meatball & Potato Stew (Ras Asfoor min Kirtopeh) (Assyrian Food)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

Prepare the ingredients: finely dice 1 small onion and set aside.

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of light olive oil over medium heat.

Add the finely diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Mix in 500 grams of extra lean beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

Add 1 can of tomato paste and stir to combine.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing well.

Add 3 diced yellow potatoes to the pot and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in 2 to 3 cups of boiling water until the potatoes are submerged.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.

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