Moroccan Lamb Meatball Stew With Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lamb Meatball Stew With Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons mint, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional); 1 cup butternut squash, peeled, cut in half inch dice; 1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cut in half inch dice; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup onion, small dice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/8 teaspoon cardamom (optional); 1/8 teaspoon clove; 4 tablespoons olive oil or 4 tablespoons any cooking oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
2 tablespoons mint, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1 cup butternut squash, peeled, cut in half inch dice
1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cut in half inch dice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup onion, small dice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
1/8 teaspoon clove
4 tablespoons olive oil or 4 tablespoons any cooking oil
salt and pepper

1
For meatballs: combine ground lamb through garlic, salt and pepper, form into 1 inch balls. Sautee in 2 tablespoons oil approximately 20 minutes turning to brown evenly. They should be firm enough to hold their shape when added to the stew.
2
While meatballs cook, prepare stew.
3
For stew: Place 2 tbsp oil in medium hot pan, add butternut squash and sautee about 5 minutes, add onion and cook till translucent, add bell peppers and garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, spices, chicken broth, and raisins,
4
cook till squash is almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add more broth or water if needed. Mixture should be a little soupy, squash will thicken stew as it cooks.
5
Add meatballs to stew and cook for about 10 more minutes.
6
Serve over couscous for a traditional Moroccan style, or with any grain you prefer.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, minced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lamb Meatball Stew With Butternut Squash 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.

Moroccan Lamb Meatball Stew With Butternut Squash

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