Recipe - Ghana Meatball Stew

MEATBALL
2 pound Ground Beef
1 teaspoon Tenderizer
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 lg Egg; Slightly Beaten
1 cup Onions; Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black or Cayenne Pepper
1 ds Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 One half tablespoon Allpurpose Flour
One half cup Cooking Oil

GRAVY
1 md Onion; Sliced
1 cup Tomato Sauce
1 md Tomato; Peeled and Sliced
1 Green Pepper; Sliced
L/2 cup Water

Kwanzaa is the AfricanAmerican spiritual holiday initiated by Dr. Maulana
Ron Karenga on December 26, 1966. Kwanzaa is based on the principles of the
Kawaida theory. The Kawaida theory premise is that social revolutionary
change for Black America can be achieved by the act of revealing and
disclosing individuals to their cultural heritage.

Kwanzaa is a celebration of life and a lifetime as every day brings new
cultural enlightenment for the participants. Try this cultural exchange
tonight and prepare today's recipe as our salute to Black History Month
concludes at RecipeaDay.com.

In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef with tenderizer, lemon juice,
egg, onions, salt, choice of pepper, garlic, and nutmeg. Cover and let
stand for 30 minutes to set and permit seasonings to mingle. Form about a
dozen tablespoonsize balls of the seasoned beef. Spread flour on a plate
and roll each ball in flour to coat.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is ready
a toothpick or bread crumb dropped into the skillet will quickly sizzle and
begin to brown. Brown all sides of meatballs evenly while using a metal
spoon for turning. When meat is finished browning, remove from the skillet
with a slotted metal spoon. Place on paper towel to remove excess oil and
reserve both meatballs and cooking oil.

To prepare gravy return remaining cooking oil to a large, clean skillet and
brown all remaining flour. Add onions, tomato sauce, cut or sliced up tomato, and
green pepper. Cook for 10minutes over medium heat. Slowly stir in water
and thoroughly combine sauce mixture. Add reserved browned meat balls,
cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer for approximately
30minutes, stirring occasionally until gravy is well blended throughout
the meatball mixture. Serve hot over rice. Stew goes well with sweet
potatoes, yams or pineapple slices.

Posted to dailyrecipe@recipeaday.com by The Cook & Kitchen Staff
dailyrecipeowner@recipeaday.com on Feb 20, 1998