Description
Succulent Polish meatball stew Kotlety Mielone brings traditional comfort from Eastern European kitchens. Rich beef and pork blend creates a warming meal perfect for cold winter nights you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a homogeneous mixture of ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper by thoroughly blending ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Mold the meat combination into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- Warm olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over medium temperature, then caramelize onions until they turn translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until it develops a golden hue and releases its fragrant essence.
- Incorporate diced carrots and potatoes, gently stirring and cooking for approximately 5 minutes to enhance their flavor and texture.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and robust beef broth, allowing the liquid to reach a gentle simmer.
- Carefully nestle the prepared meatballs into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are partially submerged.
- Reduce heat to low and let the stew gently cook for 35-40 minutes, allowing meatballs to become fully cooked and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Once meatballs are thoroughly cooked and stew has thickened, remove from heat and prepare to serve.
- Present the hearty stew piping hot, accompanied by crusty artisan bread or atop fluffy rice for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or a mix of beef and pork for a richer flavor profile while keeping the dish lighter.
- For gluten-free options, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour to maintain meatball texture.
- Enhance the stew’s nutrition by adding extra vegetables like celery, bell peppers, or spinach for increased vitamins and fiber.
- Make ahead and freeze meatballs separately from the stew base to create quick meal prep options for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg