MEMORIES OF MALTA ~Stuffat Bil-Pulpetti (Stew with Meat Patties)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while white wine is typically less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides a similar warm flavor, while allspice is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add minced chicken to a bowl.

Season with garlic powder, minced celery, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Mix until combined and form into medium-sized patties.

Lightly fry the patties in a frying pan until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.

In the same pan, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until soft and opaque.

Add garlic and cook briefly, then stir in strained tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.

Add chopped potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, curry powder, and a little water to the pan.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer and add the browned patties.

Cover and cook until the stew thickens, about 30-40 minutes, adding frozen peas towards the end.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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