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Iraqi Meatballs with Green Peas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 bunch parsley approximately 1 cup, rinse well, finely chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dry chicken soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • Tumeric to color light yellow
  • 1/8 teaspoon curry
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large bag frozen green peas

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients for meatballs in large bowl and set aside to rest for 15 minutes. 
  • Form meatballs.
  • Except for peas, combine sauce ingredients, bring to boil; add meatballs and cook covered for 25 minutes on medium heat, stirring gently once or twice during this time.
  • Add frozen peas to pot.
  • Continue to cook 20 to 30 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with white rice.