Pea and Potato Cary Stew

This recipe is similar to the chicken and potato cary stew. We are happy to post this recipe as it is one of our most requested recipes.

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​Serves 4 -6
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 6 oz can tomato paste
4 medium potatoes or about 1.5 pounds peeled and cut in large pieces (about 8 per potato)
2 cups of frozen peas or one 16 oz freezer bag
1 pound stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes or your can use meatballs* (see those ingredients below)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon curry (more if you like spicy)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 cups water

Meatball ingredients (optional instead of stew meat)
​1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped fine
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon baharat (middle eastern spice blend)

Directions

• Start by cooking your stew meat or meatballs
  • For stew meat
    • Place meat in a small pot, cover with water and add a little salt
    • Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes and skim off anything that floats to the top
    • Simmer until tender
    • Depending on your meat, this can take about an hour. I like to use pressure cooker to save time.
  • For meatballs
    • Place the ground beef, parsley, garlic, salt, and baharat in a bowl
    • Knead together until the ground beef it is smooth.
    • Shape into small meatballs and set aside.
    • Put 1/4 cup of water into a pan on medium heat. Place meatballs in the pan and turn until they are evenly browned, about 20 minutes.
• ​Preparing the Stew
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat
  • Add onions and saute for a few minutes until they are tender and translucent
  • Add garlic and saute for a minute
  • Add your potatoes, curry, salt, and pepper and saute for a few minutes making sure to mix frequently
  • Add the tomato paste and mix for about a minute until it has softened
  • Add the water
  • When the water boils add your meat
  • Cover pot, turn burner to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Add your peas and simmer for about 10 more minutes or until your potatoes are tender.
  • Add the lemon juice and more salt or spices to taste.
• Serve with rice (click here for white rice recipe)

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