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Traditional Italian Meatball and Vegetable Stew

Name: Traditional Italian Meatball and Vegetable Stew
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Western European
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

A hearty Italian stew featuring meatballs, peas, and peppers, served with a rich tomato sauce.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, and basil. Form into meatballs.
In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook the bell peppers until softened.
Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
Add meatballs and peas, and cook for 20-25 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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