With this Meatball Veggie Medley, which has each component contributing a distinct taste and texture, embrace the coziness of home-cooked meals. With a plethora of fresh garden veggies cooked together in a flavorful stew that is both nourishing and filling, this dish calls for juicy, spice-infused meatballs.
For those hectic weeknights or relaxed weekend evenings, this recipe provides a filling and healthful supper that the whole family may enjoy. Every spoonful of the rich tomato paste and the combination of herbs and spices produces a strong flavor that enhances the inherent flavors of the veggies.
INGREDIENTS
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- Ingredients: 800–900 grammes of minced beef your choice
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- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Twice as much minced garlic cloves
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- A tsp paprika
- Your selection of herbs thyme, oregano, cumin
- Chop one big onion coarsely.
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- Some chopped fresh parsley
- One whole egg
- Two tablespoons of all-purpose flour
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- 20 grammes butter for frying
- Dice one medium carrot.
- Two medium potatoes chopped; half a bell pepper
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- 300 –400 grammes of diced ripe tomatoes; ends cut
- two teaspoons tomato paste
- One sachet of mixed dry herbs or Provence herbs
INSTRUCTIONS
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Stir together the minced meat, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in half of the flour, egg, parsley, and onion. Blend well and form into meatballs.
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In a big skillet set over medium heat, melt butter. Once both sides of the meatballs are cooked, put aside.
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Sweat the remaining onion and carrot in the same pan until tender.
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Cook the potatoes, bell pepper, tomato, and green beans just until they begin to soften.
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Return the meatballs to the skillet.
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Tip in the tomato paste and Provence herbs. Simmer, covered, with water added if necessary, until meatballs are cooked and veggies are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Serve with parsley garnish and seasonings adjusted as appropriate.
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Thirty minutes for preparation; twenty-five minutes for cooking; fifty-five minutes total.
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Four servings at 650 calories each
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