Meatball Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground pork (450 grams)
• 1/2 lb ground beef (450 grams)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg (medium)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dry Italian herbs)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (large, chopped)
• 1 celery ( rib chopped)
• 2 carrots (sliced)
• 3 garlic (cloves minced)
• 4 potatoes (medium-sized, peeled and diced into cubes)
• 1 cup green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tomatoes (diced can (14 oz or 400 grams))
• 4 cups beef stock (enough to just cover the ingredients)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup peas (frozen )
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the Meatballs ---

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Mix well and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

4. 4

   In a large pot or pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. You only need to brown them slightly, not cook them through. Remove and set aside.

5. 5

   --- Prepare the Stew ---

6. 6

   In the same pot, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté onions, celery and carrots for 4-5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add garlic and stir until fragrant.

8. 8

   Add potatoes and green beans, followed by paprika, canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, and soy sauce.

9. 9

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    --- Combine Meatballs and Stew ---

11. 11

    Add the browned meatballs to the pot. Simmer everything together, no lid, for an additional 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Some of the liquid will evaporate during cooking.

12. 12

    --- Final Touches ---

13. 13

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

14. 14

    If the stew liquid needs thickening, combine 1 tbsp of flour with 3-4 tablespoons of the liquid from the stew in a separate bowl, Whisk until smooth, then stir back into the stew.

15. 15

    Top with the fresh parsley just before serving.

16. 16

    --- Serve ---

17. 17

    Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy!