Albanian Meatball Stew with Bread

Method

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into meatballs and set aside.
3. In a large pot, heat olive oil, then add meatballs and brown on all sides.
4. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms, and bell peppers, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
5. Serve with warm crusty bread.
6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.