Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Meatball Stew, a delightful blend of tender meatballs and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth. This dish brings warmth to your table, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its easy preparation and robust flavors, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until just combined. Form into meatballs.
- Sear the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches without overcrowding; brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until onions are soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth while scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Simmer: Return meatballs to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer; cover partially and cook for 30-40 minutes.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (375g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg