Italian Meatball and Pea Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Meatball and Pea Stew
Description
The meatballs are prepared by mixing equal parts ground beef and pork with eggs, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Forming small, uniform meatballs ensures even cooking. The meatballs are pan-fried over medium-high heat until golden but not fully cooked, developing a flavorful crust.
Separately, peas, diced onion, sliced carrot, and broth are simmered until vegetables are tender, creating a mild and lightly seasoned soup base. The partially cooked meatballs are then added to the stew to finish cooking, allowing their flavors to meld with the broth and vegetables during a 15-minute gentle simmer.
The resulting stew balances the rich, savory qualities of the meatballs with the freshness and sweetness of peas and carrots. This dish serves well as a wholesome one-pot meal suitable for colder days or when a comforting yet balanced dish is desired.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb pork minced
- 1 lb beef minced
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- cooking oil
For the Stew
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 carrot peeled and sliced
- 2 cups peas frozen or fresh
- 3 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the minced meat, eggs, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Next, shape the mixture into small meatballs. Roll them gently between your palms, aiming for a uniform size.
- Now, it's time to cook the peas with carrots, onion, and broth. In a separate pot, add the peas, carrots, onion, and enough broth to cover the ingredients. Bring to boil and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- While the peas and vegetables are cooking, it's time to cook the meatballs. Heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the meatballs in the hot oil. Cook the meatballs until they develop a beautiful golden-brown color, but do not cook them thoroughly.
- Once the meatballs are the desired color, transfer them to the pot with the peas and vegetables.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let everything simmer for another 15 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to finish cooking and absorb the flavors of the stew.
- Serve hot.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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