Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 egg, beaten
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cinnamon sticks
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled (I skipped the saffron)
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
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1/4 cup golden raisin
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2 cups carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces cut on the diagonal
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1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
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2 onions, chopped
Instructions
- To make the meatballs: line a cookie sheet with plastic wrap. Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Using moistened hands and about 2 tablespoons of the mixture make 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the cookie sheet. I prepared these ahead and put in the fridge.
- To make the stew: heat oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them for 15 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cinnamon, turmeric and saffron (if using) and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes and raisins.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring stew to a simmer and stir in carrots and meatballs. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro. Cover pot and place in oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Sprinkle with spinach and cover and bake another 5 minutes.
- Stir to mix and remove cinnamon sticks.