Beef & Lamb Meatball Stew Recipe

Name: Beef & Lamb Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/8 pounds ground beef and lamb, 50/50; 2 onions finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 eggs; 3 pieces white bread soaked in a glass of milk; 1 large carrot; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 handfuls prunes dried; 8 fresh marjoram branches of; salt; pepper; 1 pinch caraway seeds; 4 lamb cutlets small, 450g; with bone

Servings: persons

1 1/8 pounds ground beef and lamb, 50/50
2 onions finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 eggs
3 pieces white bread soaked in a glass of milk
1 large carrot
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 handfuls prunes dried
8 fresh marjoram branches of
salt
pepper
1 pinch caraway seeds
4 lamb cutlets small, 450g; with bone

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1. Prepare the mince.
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Mix ground meat, eggs, bread (along with milk), onions, garlic and pepper thoroughly. Set aside.
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2. Add secret ingredient.
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Wash and pat dry the lamb cutlets. Heat oil in large pot and brown cutlets on both sides.
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3. Slice carrot (halve the slices if too large) and add to the pot. Reduce heat to medium, add boiling water (3 fingers above carrots).
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4. Add meat balls.
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Form lemon-sized meat balls. Remember to constantly dip your hands in cold water - they won't stick. Throw them one by one into the bubbling water. Add fresh marjoram and salt to taste. Cover and simmer.
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5. After 30 min. add 3/4 of the prunes and simmer for another 30 min.
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6. Peel the potatoes and slice them to bite-sized pieces, or any way you like. Check if there's enough liquid to boil potatoes; if not then add more boiling water (just enough to cover potatoes). Add potato pieces and sprinkle them with caraway seeds. Cover and simmer for 30 min.
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7. Add remaining prunes, wait until they are ready and serve. Enjoy with that same wine!

834

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/8 pounds ground beef and lamb, 50/50, 2 onions finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Beef & Lamb Meatball Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef & Lamb Meatball Stew

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