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cozy stewed meatballs with peas

Cozy stewed meatballs with peas

Family friendly cozy stewed meatballs with peas is simple to make and bursting with flavor. Get dinner on the table in under 1 hour!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ c plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
Sauce
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ c water
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 1 tablespoon silan
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Start by prepping the meatballs. Add the ground meat to a large mixing bowl with the spices, egg, and breadcrumbs. Combine with your hands until everything is mixed well.
    Roll about 2 tablespoon worth of the meat mixture into balls and flatten gently. You should get about 18 meatballs.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wide pot on medium heat with about 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear each side of the meatball for about 3 minutes per side until browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. To the same pan, add in an extra drizzle of olive oil and your sliced onion. Sauté on medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes.
    Add in the spices and bag of peas and mix for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, water, and silan. Cover the pan and cook on medium/low for 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
    Nestle the meatballs into the sauce and give the pan a shake to make sure everything is evenly covered. Cover the pan and simmer on low for about 25-30 minutes. Best served over rice.