Wild Nature Recipes: Discover the Flavors of the Wilderness

 

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

For the Chili:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)