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Albanian Potato and Meatball Stew

Name: Albanian Potato and Meatball Stew
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 1 lb mashed potatoes; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 4 cups beef broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

A hearty stew made with ground meat, mashed potatoes, and a rich tomato-based broth.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Add mashed potatoes and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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