Cheesy Turkey Meatball and Orzo Stew

Cheesy Turkey Meatball and Orzo Stew

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 400g Turkey mince
  • 20g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Thyme, finely chopped
  • 40g Dubliner Mature White, grated
  • Salt & Black pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

 

For the Orzo stew

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Leek, finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots, peeled
  • 1 Clove of garlic, crushed
  • 500ml Chicken stock
  • 150g Orzo
  • 75g Kale
  • 15g Dubliner Mature White, grated
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped

 

Directions

  1. To make the meatballs, place the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, thyme, Dubliner Mature White, salt, black pepper and egg into a bowl and mix to combine. Divide the mixture into 12 pieces and roll into balls.
  2. Place a frying pan on a medium heat and add the oil. Brown off the meatballs for 4-5 minutes and set aside.
  3. For the orzo stew, place a sauté or frying pan on a low heat and add the oil. Fry the leek, carrots, and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until soft.
  4. Add the chicken stock and the meatballs to the pan and bring to a low simmer. Add the orzo and cook for a further 8 minutes. Stir through the kale and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  5. Divide between bowls to serve and garnish with grated Dubliner Mature White and a sprinkle of parsley.

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