Jesses Spicy Veggie And Turkey Meatball Stew Food

STUFFED PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir beef until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. , Add cooked rice; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

TURKEY MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray, set on prepared baking sheet, and set aside.
• Combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the baking rack.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, peas, basil, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes and carrots are cooked and the broth has somewhat reduced, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Stir in meatballs and simmer until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper.

TURKEY MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine the first seven ingredients, and form into meatballs.
• Place meatballs on a roasting pan, and bake in oven for about 20-25 mins (depending on the size of the meatballs).
• Turn the oven to broil, and let the meatballs broil for about 5 minutes, or until a nice crust has formed. Remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a large soup pot, stirring to mix and to help dissolve the tomato paste.
• Cover pot and heat over low-medium heat until stew begins to bubble (about 20-30 minutes), and reduce heat.
• Add meatballs, and continue cooking for at least another 40 minutes. (You are certainly welcome to let it cook longer).

JESSE'S SPICY VEGGIE AND TURKEY MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Roll the ground turkey into small meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook meatballs 5 minutes, or until evenly browned. Drain, and set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the green bell peppers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onions until tender. Stir in the sofrito and tomato sauce, and continue cooking until heated through. Mix in potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. Pour in the water and salsa, and bring to a boil. Place meatballs in the pot. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.