Description
Warm up with this hearty meatball stew, featuring tender meatballs immersed in rich, savory broth, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this dish is a celebration of flavors that fill your home with inviting aromas. Easy to make and adaptable, meatball stew is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, bringing joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped onion until combined. Form into 1-inch balls.
- Sear the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches; brown on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: In the same pot, sauté diced carrots and celery until softened. Pour in canned tomatoes and beef broth; stir to deglaze.
- Season the Stew: Add Italian herbs along with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle stew into bowls and enjoy hot! Pair with crusty bread or over creamy polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg