Description
A comforting and hearty Meatball Stew made with tender beef meatballs simmered in a flavorful broth with potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. This one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy dinner and packed with savory herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Stew
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spoon until evenly blended. Form the mixture into small, 1-inch diameter meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly. Once browned, remove the meatballs from the pot and set them aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and become fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the cubed potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the Stew: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, return the browned meatballs to the pot, cover with a lid, and let everything simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste the stew, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve the stew warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For an extra rich flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste when sautéing the vegetables.
- If gluten-free is required, use gluten-free breadcrumbs in the meatballs.
- This stew stores well and tastes great the next day after flavors have melded.
