Kalle Gonjeshki (Persian Mini Meatball-and-Potato Stew)
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 589
- Total Fat
- 37
- Saturated Fat
- 10
- Carbohydrates
- 40
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 25
- Cholesterol
- 81
- Sodium
- 1205
- Total: 50 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 large tomatoes, grated (about 2 cups)
2 Idaho (russet) potatoes (1 3/4 to 2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks
Directions
- Place the ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in an medium bowl. Mix with a spatula or your hands until well combined. Wet your hands with water and pinch off about 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. There is no need to cook them completely at this stage. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the same skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and turmeric and cook for about 1 minute. Add the grated tomatoes followed by 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and add the meatballs. Adjust the heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- You should have meatballs and potatoes in a thick tomato sauce. If the sauce is too watery, simmer with the lid off for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Cook’s Note
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. It’s best to reheat the stew in a saucepan over medium heat.