Meatballs With Chicken Stew Grand-Ma Blanche-Yvonne recipe

Ingredients

• 454 g lean ground beef

• 454 g extra lean ground pork

• 1 onion, finely minced

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon nutmeg

• 1/2 tablespoon coarse salt

• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper

• 1/2 tablespoon savory

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 2 cooked chicken legs, meat removed and in pieces

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

These dishes reflect the warmth of family gatherings and the culinary heritage of French Canadian

Instructions

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1. Prepare the spice blend
   In a small bowl, mix all seasonings together: onion powder, paprika, nutmeg, salt, pepper, savory, cloves, and garlic powder. Set aside.

2. Mix the meatballs
   Finely mince the onion. Combine two-thirds of the minced onion with the ground beef, ground pork, and two-thirds of the spice mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.

3. Shape and cook the meatballs
   Form small meatballs, about 1/2 inch in size.
   Heat the olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Add the remaining minced onions, then place the meatballs on top. Cook slowly for 10 minutes without stirring, gently shaking the pan from time to time so the meatballs don’t stick.
   After about 20 minutes, stir them carefully to color evenly.

4. Start the stew
   Pour in the 6 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

5. Toast the flour
   In a separate dry pan, brown the gluten-free flour over medium-low heat, shaking the pan every 45 seconds until the flour turns light brown. This gives a nutty flavor and velvety texture to the sauce.

6. Finish the stew
   Add the remaining spices and the chicken pieces to the simmering stew. Let boil for 10 minutes.
   Stir in about 2/3 cup of the toasted gluten-free flour to thicken. Mix well and simmer for another 10 minutes until creamy.

7. Serve and enjoy
   Serve hot with boiled potatoes for a true Quebec comfort meal.

This stew is a deeply flavorful comfort food with aromatic chicken, soft meatballs, and velvety, light gravy