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Meatball Stew

This meatball stew combines two favorite foods in one hearty, comforting, tasty bowl. Lots of tender juicy meatballs, swimming in thick, savory stew broth!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword meatball recipes, stew recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 748kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Stew

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6-8 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon beef flavored Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 large Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 zucchini cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
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Instructions

Meatballs:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add milk (1/2 cup) and bread crumbs (1 cup) and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Mash. 
    How to make meatball stew, Mash.
  • Add ground beef (1 1/2 pounds), egg (1), Parmesan (1/2 cup), salt (3/4 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), onion powder (1/2 teaspoon), Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon), and Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon) knead until ingredients are well combined.
    How to make simple meatball stew, Add ground beef, egg, Parmesan, salt and pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Knead until ingredients are well combined.
  • Shape the meatballs into 2-inch diameter balls, about the size of a golf ball.
    How to make meatball stew, Shape the meatballs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy-bottom stockpot. Brown the meatballs, in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, on all sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
    How to make meatball stew with potatoes, Brown the meatballs in batches.

Stew:

  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the stockpot. Sauté the onion (1 cup) and carrots (4), over medium-high heat, until soft, 4 minutes.
    How to make simple meatball stew, Saute the onion and carrots.
  • Add the mushrooms (8 ounces) and salt (1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes.
    How to make meatball stew, Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook.
  • Add the garlic (1 tablespoon) and continue to sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute
  • Sprinkle cooked vegetables with flour (1/4 cup) and cook for 1 minute longer.
    How to make meatball stew, Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook.
  • Add tomato paste (2 tablespoons), Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons), beef broth (6-8 cups), better than bouillon (1 tablespoon), rosemary (1 sprig), and potatoes (3) stir to combine. Add browned meatballs back to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat immediately, and simmer partially covered, for about 10 minutes. Add the zucchini (3) and cook an additional 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
    How to make simple meatball stew, Add the rest of the ingredients. Add brown meatballs. Boil and add zucchini, continue to cook.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley (2 tablespoons) and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 2098mg | Potassium: 1953mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7346IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 7mg