Description
Warm up with this Hearty Meatball Stew, a comforting dish brimming with tender meatballs and vibrant veggies in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this stew is sure to become a cherished favorite. With its delightful aroma and hearty flavors, every spoonful feels like a cozy hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping all vegetables.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into meatballs.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, sauté carrots and potatoes for 5 minutes; add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and stir in Italian seasoning. Return meatballs to the pot, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg