MEATBALL STEW THE STEW 2/3 Cup of Oil 1 Cup All Purpose flour 2 Onions 1 Green Bell Pepper 2 sticks of Celery 1 Bunch of Green Onions 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 (32 oz) Container of Chicken Stock (**Beef Broth/Stock also works**) 4 Cups of Hot Water 1 Tbsp of Cajun or Creole Seasoning 1 Tbsp of Parsley Flakes 1 Tsp of Pepper 1 Tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce THE MEATBALLS 2 lbs of Ground Beef 1/2 Tbsp of Cajun or Creole Seasoning 1 Tsp of Salt 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Onion Powder 1 Tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce Water 2 Slices of White Bread 1 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs 2 Eggs Start out by heating a large pot over a Low heat. Also, preheat your oven to 375°. Chop the onions, bell pepper, celery, green onion, garlic, and move to your fridge. Add the 2/3 cup of oil and 1 cup of flour to the pot. Begin making the roux by slowly stirring the flour and oil. This is a time consuming process. You’re going to want to stir for up to an hour or until you reach a chocolate color. Upon reaching a chocolate color, drop in the chopped vegetables and sauté for 20-30 minuets. Next add the 32oz container of chicken stock, a little at a time. Blend evenly. Add 4 Cups of hot water. Add the Cajun seasoning, parsley, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves and stir. Bring to a boil, cover, lower to simmer, and let cook for 1 hour. At this time you will get started on the meatballs. In a large bowl add the 2 lbs of ground beef, cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. In a plate off to the side, add a small amount of water. Dampen the bread in the plate, tear the bread in to small pieces, and add to the bowl. Add the bread crumbs and eggs. Mix well with your hands. Roll the mixture into meatballs a little larger than the size of a golf ball, and place them on a greased pan. Bake them in the oven for 25-30 minuets. Once the meatballs are done, set aside in a strainer over a plate until the 1 hour mark is up on your stew. Add the meatballs to the stew gently one at a time. You can also remove the bay leaves at this point. Bring the stew back to a slight boil, lower to a medium/low heat. Let the stew cook for another hour UNCOVERED, or until the gravy reaches your desired consistency. Cook some rice, and enjoy!
I started cooking your recipes almost 2 years ago. You have to put a warning label on these recipes. I got an engagement ring and a brand new baby as a result. ❤🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha this might be one of the greatest comments ever. I think that might be the new warning label. “CAUTION: Recipes May cause engagement rings and new babies.” 😄
Sooo happy I've found your channel! I'm from Louisiana & in need of some real Cajun cooking for my family and I! Thank you so much. Please keep sharing your delicious talent with us!
Again. One of my favorites. Down too the gravy. And the metaballs. i like to save this leftover gravy to mix with dirty rice and bake it!!! Comes out so good. Definitely a keeper in our home
I cooked your receipe and ohhhh yas!!! I always pray before preparing new dishes and my God did not disappoint. Thank you for sharing and I cant wait to try more🙌🤗👌
Made this for dinner last night. Hubby said, it was BUSSIN!!! LOL I made 3 of your recipes in a week... the stewed beef( loved it), smothered chops ( a hit) hubby said, " best chops he'd ever eaten. " and meatball stew last night. Hubby said, he'll keep me. 🥰❤❤❤ Ty CJ!!!
Your wife got lucky, wish my husband could cook. Thank goodness though I can learn some new recipes from you, have made many of your recipes. You really need a cookbook, really do
Hey Cajun Ninja! I'm here for you and the meatball stew! That looks so yummy and since it's been getting chilly here in Texas, I'm ready for meatball stew and cornbread with potato salad! Pi-yah!!! I'm so happy to see this recipe!
Hey cajun ninja! This looks amazing going to make it this weekend. Thank you for SHARING your Recipes. And your family times you all make me smile. Stay blessed. Hi from texas
My mother in laws in ICU, my father in law is of course not leaving her side. I made this today and brought him some for dinner. It was so delicious and comforting!
I like to do green onion bottoms in my initial trinity. In the last hour I add the chives and diced red pepper. It adds wonderful color and another layer of flavor. If you make it spicy, the sweet of the reds pairs perfectly. I do this with my gumbo and his pastalaya as well. Color is important to the palete!
This along with your jambalaya is on the menu for the next 2 weeks. Every time I make one of your recipes my kids are always saying, “mom dinner smells so good!”
Man this looks off the hinges! There ain't much sets off some rice like some cajun simmered gravy balls. Imma have to try this recipe. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
Man, I can’t believe you throw away the bottom of the green onions! That’s my favorite part. I eat them with fried fish. Just cut the roots off. Eat all the way to the chives. It’s wonderful
I started cooking this my dad this but with a green twist ....he used the same ingredient s...i don't eat meet but I make the rooe..love the end product...just shared on my community tab...nice to see you again piya ✌♥️🤣
Making this tonight for my son's 17th birthday. Hubby and I were watching the video last night and my son happened to see and wanted it for dinner. Can't wait to see how it comes out! I'm not worried though, I haven't made one recipe of yours that wasn't a hit ! :)
I’ve made this recipe a few times. My roux never clumps up in the beginning like yours does. I do 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup vegetable oil. Should I add less oil?
I just found this recipe randomly and I find it fascinating because in the French parts of Canada we do the same type of meatball stew, thickened with toasted flour (same taste as a roux, just a different method), but instead of cajun flavours it's spiced with clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. I will definitely make this Cajun version one day and compare! Merci!
South Louisiana also has a lot of French influence. I didn't realize how much influence it was on our cuisine until I read your comment. I love Cajun food. One of the best things about south Louisiana for sure
I used to cook my meatballs 1st also, but have you tried putting the uncooked meatballs right into the stew to cook? They seem to take on more of the gravy flavor and come out much more tender. Looks delicious and now I want stew lol. 😋
You should start adding in your herbs about halfway through cooking your vegetables. This will infuse the oils and create a much more intense flavor. Especially if u are using fresh Thyme leaves.
I got this cooking now and man it got my kitchen smelling so good I had the windows up and my neighbors came over to ask . I been cooking canjun nigga food all week 😂😂
i just found your channel. i would like to make some of your recipes we dont have this kind of food on the west coast. question it may be dumb but could you make a bunch of the rue and maybe freeze some for other recipes??
Sheweee did the smothered poke chops a couple of times turnt out amazing; just turned the fire off on the meatball stew taste test says this gonna be the shizz
MEATBALL STEW
THE STEW
2/3 Cup of Oil
1 Cup All Purpose flour
2 Onions
1 Green Bell Pepper
2 sticks of Celery
1 Bunch of Green Onions
4 Cloves of Garlic
1 (32 oz) Container of Chicken Stock
(**Beef Broth/Stock also works**)
4 Cups of Hot Water
1 Tbsp of Cajun or Creole Seasoning
1 Tbsp of Parsley Flakes
1 Tsp of Pepper
1 Tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce
THE MEATBALLS
2 lbs of Ground Beef
1/2 Tbsp of Cajun or Creole Seasoning
1 Tsp of Salt
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce
Water
2 Slices of White Bread
1 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs
2 Eggs
Start out by heating a large pot over a Low heat. Also, preheat your oven to 375°.
Chop the onions, bell pepper, celery, green onion, garlic, and move to your fridge.
Add the 2/3 cup of oil and 1 cup of flour to the pot.
Begin making the roux by slowly stirring the flour and oil. This is a time consuming process. You’re going to want to stir for up to an hour or until you reach a chocolate color.
Upon reaching a chocolate color, drop in the chopped vegetables and sauté for 20-30 minuets.
Next add the 32oz container of chicken stock, a little at a time. Blend evenly.
Add 4 Cups of hot water.
Add the Cajun seasoning, parsley, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves and stir.
Bring to a boil, cover, lower to simmer, and let cook for 1 hour.
At this time you will get started on the meatballs.
In a large bowl add the 2 lbs of ground beef, cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
In a plate off to the side, add a small amount of water. Dampen the bread in the plate, tear the bread in to small pieces, and add to the bowl.
Add the bread crumbs and eggs.
Mix well with your hands.
Roll the mixture into meatballs a little larger than the size of a golf ball, and place them on a greased pan.
Bake them in the oven for 25-30 minuets.
Once the meatballs are done, set aside in a strainer over a plate until the 1 hour mark is up on your stew.
Add the meatballs to the stew gently one at a time. You can also remove the bay leaves at this point.
Bring the stew back to a slight boil, lower to a medium/low heat. Let the stew cook for another hour UNCOVERED, or until the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
Cook some rice, and enjoy!
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Hey dear, you forgot to add the bay leaves in the written recipe. Trying this tonight and can't wait!! Love you and your recipes!!!
Km
The bay leaves are added in line 16 of the directions. Or two lines after adding 4 cups
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@@johnkozup9959 I think Emily was referring to the fact that the bay leaves aren't in the ingredient list.
I started cooking your recipes almost 2 years ago. You have to put a warning label on these recipes. I got an engagement ring and a brand new baby as a result. ❤🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I guess🤔😁
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Hahaha this might be one of the greatest comments ever.
I think that might be the new warning label.
“CAUTION: Recipes May cause engagement rings and new babies.” 😄
@@TheCajunNinja 🤣🤣🤣
@Sharon Minter thank you
See South of I-10 we call dat Meatball Fricassee and meatballs can be pork chops, chicken, even eggs for those less fortunate!!!
Sooo happy I've found your channel! I'm from Louisiana & in need of some real Cajun cooking for my family and I! Thank you so much. Please keep sharing your delicious talent with us!
Again. One of my favorites. Down too the gravy. And the metaballs. i like to save this leftover gravy to mix with dirty rice and bake it!!! Comes out so good. Definitely a keeper in our home
I cooked your receipe and ohhhh yas!!! I always pray before preparing new dishes and my God did not disappoint. Thank you for sharing and I cant wait to try more🙌🤗👌
OMG!!!! THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER MADE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!!!!!
hissac1219 😃 wow! Bravo on a job well done! 😊👊🏻
Made this for dinner last night. Hubby said, it was BUSSIN!!! LOL
I made 3 of your recipes in a week... the stewed beef( loved it), smothered chops ( a hit) hubby said, " best chops he'd ever eaten. " and meatball stew last night. Hubby said, he'll keep me. 🥰❤❤❤ Ty CJ!!!
Oh my goodness this was soooo good. Probably my favorite so far
Your wife got lucky, wish my husband could cook. Thank goodness though I can learn some new recipes from you, have made many of your recipes. You really need a cookbook, really do
The majority of Cajun men know how to cook.
@@phil62291 Oh gosh, wish more men did because frankly, I think they are wonderful cooks!
Even if he couldn't cook she got lucky. We should all be so lucky.
Thank u for sharing. @16:22 that look was everything. I appreciate how u broke this delicious stew down. Peace
Hey Cajun Ninja! I'm here for you and the meatball stew! That looks so yummy and since it's been getting chilly here in Texas, I'm ready for meatball stew and cornbread with potato salad! Pi-yah!!! I'm so happy to see this recipe!
Oh that sounds delicious
Aeon Flux_504 solid! I appreciate you chiming in!
@@MzGee-cv3mk thanks! I made myself hungry!
Hey cajun ninja! This looks amazing going to make it this weekend. Thank you for SHARING your Recipes. And your family times you all make me smile. Stay blessed. Hi from texas
Chooooooo baw!! Let me tell you, My husband LOVES when I cook your recipes. He can't get enough. I spoiled him.
Favorite thing my maw used to make. I’m drooling. Gonna try myself for the first time! Thanks so much!
My mother in laws in ICU, my father in law is of course not leaving her side. I made this today and brought him some for dinner. It was so delicious and comforting!
I am Latina, but I love Cajun food. And I’m learning different recipes with you.
My sister gave me your cookbook for my birthday! I’m so excited to have it!
Where did she get his cookbook from
Fleurty Girl in New Orleans. They have a website that you can order it on.
I like to do green onion bottoms in my initial trinity. In the last hour I add the chives and diced red pepper. It adds wonderful color and another layer of flavor. If you make it spicy, the sweet of the reds pairs perfectly. I do this with my gumbo and his pastalaya as well. Color is important to the palete!
Another Great Recipe 👍 Love the shirt and the hat 🐅
This along with your jambalaya is on the menu for the next 2 weeks. Every time I make one of your recipes my kids are always saying, “mom dinner smells so good!”
National Champs baby! I’m gonna try this out soon thanks for posting and keep the recipes coming dude
Trent Boudreaux my pleasure
I’m making dis tonight!!! Love your cooking! You even got my husband in the kitchen cooking.
I cooked this tonight for supper with homemade cornbread and coleslaw and it was great. 👍👍👍👍❤️👍👍👍👍
Have you tried using tallow or lard for making your rouxs? I agree, chicken stock does compliment most beef stews.
Hey! You explain things so good... love your channel..❤
Lannie Thomas hey thanks!
I've been in south Louisiana my whole life. I'm out on my own now. Time for me to learn some Cajun recipes
I enjoy watching your TH-cam I plan on cooking this today Breaux Bridge represent that homestyle cajun cooking
Stacy Borel heck yea! I appreciate you being here!
Delicious!! My husband and I cooked this together....our teenage son who thinks he is a food critic really, really liked it!! 👍🏻👍🏻
A bravo goes to you Jody! 😊👏🏻
My family and I Love all the recipes I have tried!! Thanks Cajun ninja!
Followed the recipe exactly how you did it and WOW. So good!
You stirred that roux for 25 mins? Damn
I love any kind of fricassee. Looks so good!
Me too!
I love Cajun food. Looks so diliscous. I try this recipe one of this day. Thanks for sharing your recipe.😀👍❤
My mouth is watering!
Can’t wait to make this. Best channel I’ve found during quarantine, you’re sweet!
Hello first time trying your recipe and my first time cooking this in soo excited can’t wait to taste it ☺️🥰
Looks so good good job
I'm trying this, thank you! Can I substitute with fresh parsley? Would that work?
Ooooh wee I can't wait to work this recipe out😁😋🥰
Yummy! I love stew AND meatballs!! What a combination! Pi-yahhhhh 👊🏻
Drake Fields yeeaaaa Buddy!!
Tried this recipe today. So far so good. Can't wait to eat it.
My mouth is watering 😊
Man this looks off the hinges! There ain't much sets off some rice like some cajun simmered gravy balls. Imma have to try this recipe. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
Slim Pickens thanks!
Man, I can’t believe you throw away the bottom of the green onions! That’s my favorite part. I eat them with fried fish. Just cut the roots off. Eat all the way to the chives. It’s wonderful
Dixie Duck Hunters I mean I don’t knock anyone who wants to eat them, I just find they don’t bring as much flavor as the greens of the vegetable.
Put them in a slim glass of water and make more onions. :)
I started cooking this my dad this but with a green twist ....he used the same ingredient s...i don't eat meet but I make the rooe..love the end product...just shared on my community tab...nice to see you again piya ✌♥️🤣
Making this tonight for my son's 17th birthday. Hubby and I were watching the video last night and my son happened to see and wanted it for dinner. Can't wait to see how it comes out! I'm not worried though, I haven't made one recipe of yours that wasn't a hit ! :)
Jenna Braun-Moran Thats awesome!! I really hope you all enjoy. 😊🙏🏻
@@TheCajunNinja , I have to say...this dish was amazing! My mom and grandmother even loved it!
Jenna Braun-Moran well then a huge round of applause to you! Bravo Jenna!
I am in South Carolina and I seen this video last night..I am making this now for my dinner today
Chooo na dat looks good baw 🙌🏻
This is delicious! I can not stop making it! Just made a pot today! 4th time in the last month.
Goyo 69 oh my! That’s impressive!
Looks amazing!!!!
The “Cajun Drake” strikes again 🧔🏻🌶🔥✊🏽
Travis Thomas hahaha I don’t see it, but thanks 😄👊🏻
I add quartered potatoes the last 30 minutes of cooking. Can add peas an carrots also. Yummy.
That is a winner I know without making it yet. Will get down for sure.
Favorite meal growing up
Man, your recipes are awesome. I would like to know what kind of pots you use? If it's not one of your secrets...lol
Listen I ran across this recipe and it is delicious… I had begin to dislike meatballs for awhile. This just became a new love!!!!
This is great news. 😊🙏🏻
I’ve made this recipe a few times. My roux never clumps up in the beginning like yours does. I do 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup vegetable oil. Should I add less oil?
I made this tonight and it is amazing! Thank you!!
New subscriber hey everybody 👋🏽 👋🏽Love this video trying this tonight 🥰
Got this simmering while the game is on!
My son asked me to make meatball stew like PawPaw used to make..he passed away in January. I made this for the 1st time tonight…it was delicious!!
I have to make this 💜🙋🏾♀️🔥 🔥 I have to!
I made this for dinner tonight. And let me tell you what. Cajun Ninja knows what’s up.
Making this now. Gosh damn that roux takes a long time to get colored. Over an hour. No arm workout this week!
I just found this recipe randomly and I find it fascinating because in the French parts of Canada we do the same type of meatball stew, thickened with toasted flour (same taste as a roux, just a different method), but instead of cajun flavours it's spiced with clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. I will definitely make this Cajun version one day and compare! Merci!
Hey right on Jonathan! I appreciate your feedback!
South Louisiana also has a lot of French influence. I didn't realize how much influence it was on our cuisine until I read your comment. I love Cajun food. One of the best things about south Louisiana for sure
Made this today, with some sweet tomatoes!
Subbed brother. Your recipes and techniques are awesome man. My wife is going to love this recipe.
I just made this and it was soo good.
I love a dark roux. Gotta be careful you don’t burn it - nothing worse than burnt roux. Kinda like burnt popcorn. Keep up the good work.
What kind of Cajun seasoning do you use?
What Dutch oven do you recommend?
Love your videos. Geaux Tigers!
This came out very well for me
Lovely 2018 whoo hoo!!
Thank you Sir, I made Pastalya tonight and now I know what I'm making tomorrow hahaha
Yummalicious looking meatball stew you've there.😋💖
I made this tonight and damn!... that's some good stuff right there!
🤤I wanna make this and eat it over rice, mashed potatoes, maybe a good fresh egg noodle...meatball subs w/ provolone. Is that a crime?
How much different would this taste without the roux? Really want to make this but also trying to be healthier lately
You can make an oil less roux
Tryin this today!
I used to cook my meatballs 1st also, but have you tried putting the uncooked meatballs right into the stew to cook? They seem to take on more of the gravy flavor and come out much more tender. Looks delicious and now I want stew lol. 😋
TXKJUN if I were to do that, I’d probably use a leaner beef. There’s a lot of fat that comes off an 80/20 cut.
I agree with you Ninja! 80/20 has much more flavor than the lean blends out there. It tastes like sawdust to me.
You should start adding in your herbs about halfway through cooking your vegetables. This will infuse the oils and create a much more intense flavor. Especially if u are using fresh Thyme leaves.
I got this cooking now and man it got my kitchen smelling so good I had the windows up and my neighbors came over to ask . I been cooking canjun nigga food all week 😂😂
Gonna make this tonight
i just found your channel. i would like to make some of your recipes we dont have this kind of food on the west coast. question it may be dumb but could you make a bunch of the rue and maybe freeze some for other recipes??
Jonathan Naylor you can make it, store it in an airtight container, and keep it in a cool dry place for a couple months. 👊🏻
Sheweee did the smothered poke chops a couple of times turnt out amazing; just turned the fire off on the meatball stew taste test says this gonna be the shizz
I bet that it tasted great!
How does this recipe compare to your Salisbury steak recipe which I love.
Try your meatballs with no breadcrumbs. Once I started I never went back. MEATY baby!!
I know I have asked this before. I have search on amazon and can’t find it. But could you please put the link to the cook ware again.
Looks delicious
What brand cast iron do you use? And what size is this pot?
As Jerry Lee Lewis once said " Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire "
Ever cook potatoes in your meatball stew? Talk bout good.
Every time you say Worcestershire I think of Jeff Dunham's character, Peanut. 😂🤣😂
What temp do you bake the meatballs on?
You plan on putting out a cook book ?!? I would definitely buy
he has one
How many would you say this recipe can serve?
Cooking this tonight
Can you make smothered okra please.
What brand and size pot is that?