April 2026 · Week 12 · Day 7

Spiced Meatball Stew

Spiced Meatball Stew

FusionItalian
Scaled servings: 4 (original recipe servings: 2)
Spiced Meatball Stew
Prep Time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Cal/Serving
699

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Unit
Green Pepper 2 unit(s)
Cherry Plum Tomatoes 2 punnet(s)
Rogan Josh Paste 2 grams
Curry Garnish 2 unit(s)
Tomato Passata 2 sachet
Basmati Rice 300 grams
Natural Yoghurt 2 pot(s)
Beef Meatballs 480 grams
Water 200 milliliter(s)

Instructions

Step 1
Step 1

Instruction

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with a pinch of salt for the rice. b) When boiling add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. c) Drain in a sieve, then return to the pan with the lid on, off the heat.

Step 2
Step 2

Instruction

a) Meanwhile, halve, then remove the core from the pepper and thinly slice b) Halve the cherry plum tomatoes

Step 3
Step 3

Instruction

a) Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. b) Add the beef meatballs and fry, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 4 mins. c) Add the pepper and stir-fry for another 2 mins.

Step 4
Step 4

Instruction

a) Stir in the cherry tomatoes, rogan josh paste and curry garnish, cook for 30 seconds. b) pour in the passata, water (see ingredients for amount) and bring to the boil. c) Reduce the heat and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 6-7 mins. IMPORTANT: The meatballs are cooked when they are no longer pink in the middle.

Step 5
Step 5

Instruction

a) Taste the stew and add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6
Step 6

Instruction

a) Serve the rice in bowls topped with the meatball stew. b) Finish with a dollop of cooling yoghurt. Enjoy!

Difficulty

Totally Doable (Level 2)

Nutrition

Item Amount Unit
Calories 1398 kcal
Protein 74 g

Allergens

Milk, Sulphites