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Hearty Meatball Vegetable Stew

Layers of eggplant, potatoes, onion, and garlic steam together, then meatballs join peppers and tomatoes. A partial mash creates a thick rustic sauce seasoned with paprika and cumin. Served with crusty bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Large deep skillet | with lid
  • 1 | Potato masher |
  • 1 | Knife |
  • 1 | cutting board |
  • Ingredients
  • 2 | | medium eggplants | sliced
  • 3 | | medium potatoes | cubed
  • 1 | | onion | chopped
  • 6 | | garlic cloves | whole
  • 1 | | red bell pepper | diced
  • 1 | | green bell pepper | diced
  • 2 | | tomatoes | diced
  • 12–15 | | meatballs |
  • 2 | tbsp | oil |
  • 1 | tsp | paprika |
  • 1 | tsp | cumin |
  • | | salt | to taste
  • | | fresh parsley | for garnish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 | | medium eggplants | sliced
  • 3 | | medium potatoes | cubed
  • 1 | | onion | chopped
  • 6 | | garlic cloves | whole
  • 1 | | red bell pepper | diced
  • 1 | | green bell pepper | diced
  • 2 | | tomatoes | diced
  • 12 –15 | | meatballs |
  • 2 | tbsp | oil |
  • 1 | tsp | paprika |
  • 1 | tsp | cumin |
  • | | salt | to taste
  • | | fresh parsley | for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and whole garlic cloves.
  • Place cubed potatoes in the center and arrange eggplant slices around the edge.
  • Cover and steam the vegetables for several minutes.
  • Add diced peppers and tomatoes; cover briefly.
  • Nestle the meatballs among the vegetables.
  • Use a potato masher to partially crush some potatoes and vegetables for a rustic sauce.
  • Season with paprika, cumin, and salt; simmer until thickened.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water.
Use firm eggplant so it holds its shape.
Pre-cooked or browned meatballs both work well.