Description
Warm up with this Hearty Meatball Stew recipe, perfect for chilly evenings. Tender meatballs cooked in a savory broth with vegetables, this comforting dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 egg
- â…“ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Stew:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Sear meatballs in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened. Add tomato paste, potatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Cook the Stew: Simmer meatballs in the broth mixture until cooked through. Add peas and parsley at the end.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- This stew thickens upon standing, add liquid when reheating.
- For added richness, stir in a splash of cream before serving.
- Pair with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
