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Pea Stew with Mince

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1h 10min

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6 servings

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This hearty and flavorful Balkan Pea Stew with Mince, known as Grašak sa Mlevenim Mesom, is a comforting dish that combines tender peas and savory ground meat in a rich tomato-based broth. The minced meat is browned with onions and garlic, then simmered with peas, carrots, and a blend of aromatic spices. This satisfying stew is perfect for a filling lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed with crusty bread or over rice.

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7 g
5 g
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1
Brown ground beef

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.

2
Chop vegetables

While the beef is browning, peel and chop the onions and carrots. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

3
Add onions and garlic

Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions are softened and translucent.

4
Add carrots and peas

Add the chopped carrots and frozen peas to the pot. Stir to combine with the beef and onion mixture.

5
Add tomato paste and seasonings

Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

6
Add broth and simmer

Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the peas and carrots are tender.

7
Remove bay leaves

Remove the bay leaves from the stew and discard them.

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Serve

Serve the Balkan Pea Stew with Mince hot, accompanied by crusty bread or over rice.

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