Lunch
Pea Stew with Mince
1h 10min
6 servings
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.
Nutrition Facts
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Quantity
Fiber
Sugar
7 g
5 g
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Ingredients
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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.
Chop vegetables
While the beef is browning, peel and chop the onions and carrots. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
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.
Add carrots and peas
Add the chopped carrots and frozen peas to the pot. Stir to combine with the beef and onion mixture.
Add tomato paste and seasonings
Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
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.
Remove bay leaves
Remove the bay leaves from the stew and discard them.
Serve
Serve the Balkan Pea Stew with Mince hot, accompanied by crusty bread or over rice.

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