Cajun Meatball Stew
Serves 625 mins prep70 mins cook
Find the perfect comfort meal in this Cajun Meatball Stew. Homemade cajun meatballs, veggies, and potatoes are simmered in a stewy beef broth. The cajun seasoning is perfectly spicy, and intensely flavorful which makes this rich stew one that'll make
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What you need

tbsp smoked paprika

cup beef broth
tbsp dried oregano
egg

cup celery

tbsp onion powder

bay leaves

tsp black peppercorn

tbsp cayenne

tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

cup bread crumbs

oz diced tomatoes with green chilies

lb russet potato

tsp cajun seasoning

yellow onion

tbsp salt

parsley

lb ground beef

garlic

tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, garlic and Cajun seasoning. Mix meatball ingredients until just combined. Roll the mixture into 12 equal 2-inch meatballs, approximately 45 grams each. Set aside. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove them and set aside. They don't need to be fully cooked at this point. In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release any brown bits of meatball drippings. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the diced potatoes, bay leaves, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well. Gently add the meatballs back into the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Once cooked through, serve and top with fresh chopped parsley.View original recipe
