Name: Tunisian White Bean and Lamb Meatball Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) ground lamb (80/20 lean/fat ratio recommended); 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups); 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon (15g) harissa paste (adjust to preferred spice level); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 800g (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 500ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cans (400g/15oz each) cannellini beans, drained and thoroughly rinsed; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; Crusty bread, for serving

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Tunisian White Bean and Lamb Meatball Stew — Magic Sous