VAL'S 4PATRIOTS FIRESIDE STEW w-MOROCCAN FLAVOR Recipe for 4

Val's 4Patriots Fireside Stew w-Moroccan Flavor

A couple weeks ago, I bought some dried fruit packets - tonight, I used some of that fruit in our supper meal 👩‍🍳‍🍲

I was going through the 4Patriots Meal Packets, and thought a light stew would be good … then, I thought, "why not jazz it up a bit, add meat, veggies, and spices - some Middle Eastern spices would be nice" 🥩🍠🍅🥒🧄🍃 (and break my husband in, on exotic flavors, gently … 1 periodic dish at a time) 🌴🍽️😘

Val's 4Patriots Fireside Stew w-Moroccan Flavor Recipe ~serves 4

1/2 pkt. 4Patriots Fireside Stew Dry Mix * 1-lb. Hamburger * 1 large Onion, sliced * 2 cloves Garlic, pressed * 1/2 tsp. Ginger, powder * 1/2 TBSP Ras el Hanout (a Moroccan spice blend; recipe below) * 1 large sweet potato, skin on, diced * 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes * 1/4 head of Cabbage, thinly sliced * 1 large zucchini, diced into large pieces * 1/3 Green Bell pepper, diced * 1/3 Red Bell pepper, diced * 5 c. Water * 2 pkt's dried Persimmons, chopped * 12 ct. dried Small Figs, halved

Lrg. Soup Pot * Cutting Board * Lrg. Kitchen Knife * Measuring Cups & Spoons * Garlic Press * 1 Lrg. Cooking Spoon * Supper Bowls & Silverware

Ingredients

1) In pot, place onion, garlic, & meat; cook until meat is browned, garlic is fragrant, & onion is translucent.

2) Add spices; stir in 4Patriots Fireside Stew Dry Mix, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, & water; reduce heat to a simmer & cook 20 minutes.

3) Add zucchini and bell pepper: simmer until zucchini is tender, but not mushy.

4) Finally, stir in the persimmons and figs - simmer for 5 minutes more.

5) Serve & enjoy!

Homemade Ras el Hanout (a Moroccan spice blend)

This smells so good! And adds an exotic touch to your meal.

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons red chili powder

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground allspice

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace

1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

3/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 bay leaves - ground to powder = about 1/8 tsp.

Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a bowl - store the spice mix in an airtight container.