A nostalgic dish that combines mixed beef meatballs with a flavorful celery sauce. The recipe features a variety of spices and fresh ingredients, creating a comforting meal that brings the tastes and smells of home to life.
1: Start by heating a large dutch oven (or pan) at medium high heat. Add oil.
2: Saute onion until it starts to brown. Add celery and reduce heat to medium.
3: Once the celery starts to soften, add spices and tomato paste to the mix. Pour in the stock and lemon.
4: Once it boils, reduce heat to a simmer.
5: In a mixing bowl, combine all meat ingredients and form meatballs.
6: Heat a pan at medium high heat and pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
7: Sear meatballs in oil, working in batches so they have space to brown.
8: Once all meatballs are seared, add them to the celery sauce. Sprinkle cilantro on everything.
9: Cover the pot and simmer for about 40 minutes.
