INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
large onion, chopped
1
large garlic clove, minced
3 qt
chicken stock or beef stock OR water OR a mixture of both (we usually use half stock half water as the meatballs will create their own stock)
1/2 cup
tomato sauce
1/2 lb
green beans, strings and ends removed, cut into 1 inch pieces
2
large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup
raw white rice
1 lb
ground beef
1/4 cup
(loosely packed) chopped fresh spearmint leaves
1/4 cup
(loosely packed) chopped parsley
1
raw egg
1 1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1 dash
cayenne (optional)
1 1/2 cups
frozen or fresh peas
1 tsp
dried oregano, crumbled, or 1 Tbsp fresh chopped oregano
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup
chopped fresh cilantro