Name: Lazy Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs ground beef; Cajun seasoning, to taste; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 5 cups chicken or beef broth; 1 cup dark brown roux; Garlic salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; Water, as needed; Cooked white rice, for serving

1

In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.

2

Season the beef generously with Cajun seasoning.

3

Add the diced bell pepper, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

5

Pour in the chicken or beef broth.

6

Add the dark brown roux and stir continuously until it is fully dissolved into the broth.

7

Season the stew with garlic salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

8

Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least one hour.

9

Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Add a little water if the stew is too thick.

10

Continue to simmer, covered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-30 more minutes.

11

Serve the stew hot over a bed of cooked white rice.

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