Now that the weather is getting cooler, my mind is wandering towards stews, chili's, casseroles and soups. I love "one pot" meals- they're easy and freeze well.
I've included the original recipe and then my version (as usual, I had to "Kamikazeize" it). My version turned out very well, but if I'm being completely honest, I think I will use ground beef in the future instead of ground turkey. I was trying to make a healthier version, but the flavor just wasn't there for me despite all the other items in the dish. It may also have something to do with the fact that I used dried cilantro instead of fresh. Fresh is the way to go it you can. Enjoy.
Original recipe from Avanzando magazine:
1 onion chopped
1 carrot peeled and diced
1 can chopped tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
1 lb ground lean beef
1/4 c white rice
1/4 c white flour
1 large egg
salt to taste
fresh cilantro, chopped
Combine onion, carrots, tomatoes & juices, 5 1/2 c broth and 1/2 c water in large/deep pan over high heat. Cover.
Meanwhile, in bowl, combine remaining 1/2 c broth, beef, rice, egg, flour, 1/4t salt, 1/2 c cilantro and mix with hands.
Uncover broth and drop meat by tablespoons into broth. When it comes to boil again, put on gentle simmer for 20 or more minutes.
MY VERSION:
My version is very close to this. The things I changed were as follows:
turkey instead of beef
wheat couscous (precooked) instead of white rice
dried cilantro instead of fresh (though I recommend fresh)
cubes of zucchini
Serve with warmed chunks of French bread.
