This stew is assembled in layers with meat on the bottom of the pot, onions, eggplant, peppers, potatoes, fresh herbs and tomatoes piled on top. A low slow oven braise brings it all together and yields a delicious and satisfying stew with meltingly tender lamb and vegetables, and rich flavorful sauce.
Meatballs in dried apricot and tomato sauce has a sweet and sour flavor that's loved by Iraqis. I got the recipe from my grandmother's cousin, Victoria Levy zu0022l, almost thirty years ago.Happy to share such a wonderful dish.The original sauce included raisins, which I chose to omit, but you can add those for extra sweetness.The recipe can be adapted for Passover by replacing the bread with matzo meal, see instructions below. The cardamom in the recipe is considered Kitniyot (legume,) so feel free to omit it from the recipe if you avoid Kitniyot during the holiday.NoteThe recipe calls for dried apricots with no added sugar. They are available at specialty supermarkets such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. If you’re using sweetened dried apricots, reduce the sugar in the sauce to 2 teaspoons.The original recipe included raisins in the sauce, which I chose to omit, but you can add those for extra sweetness.Store the cooked meatballs in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days.The recipe can be adapted for Passover by replacing the bread with matzo meal, see instructions below. The cardamom in the recipe is considered Kitniyot (legume,) so feel free to omit it from the recipe if you avoid Kitniyot during the holiday.
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Easy and delicious stewed beef with potatoes in a flavorful tomato sauce with dill!
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A homemade organic version of Cafe Rio's Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing.
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Fall off the bone meat with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness
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