Name: Meatball stew recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 200g minced beef; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbs fine bulgur (burghul); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp chilli flakes; Salt; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 tbs tomato paste; 3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tbs flour

by Seryem Last updated on 12/03/2020

This meatball stew with potatoes is nourishing and so moreish, definitely it's one of my favourite meals growing up. This recipe was given to me by my mother who got the recipe from her mother. - Seryem

Ingredients

200g minced beef
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbs fine bulgur (burghul)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
Salt
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tbs tomato paste
3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbs flour

Method

Step 1

To prepare the meatballs: In a bowl add the beef, garlic, burghul, black pepper, red pepper, chilli flakes and salt. Knead for a couple of minutes ensuring all ingredients are mixed well. Cover with cling wrap and rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Step 2

In a saucepan fry the onion in olive oil until softened, add the tomato paste and cook for a minute or two. Add the potatoes along with 2 litres of water and bring to the boil.
Step 3

Meanwhile add the flour on a flat plate and roll the minced meat and place on the plate. Once all the meat is completely rolled out, roll the meatballs so they are coated in flour.
Step 4

Add the meatballs slowly into the pot. Add salt and pepper, mix the ingredients, and cook on medium heat for 40-50 minutes. You will know it’s cooked when the mixture thickens.
Step 5

Garnish with chilli flakes or parsley as desired but not essential.