Description
Savory Homemade Meatball Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. Tender meatballs simmer in a rich broth, surrounded by vibrant vegetables that create a heartwarming meal. This stew not only fills your belly but also warms your soul, making it a favorite for family gatherings and cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides; set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced carrots and cubed potatoes for about five minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes; stir well and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add thyme and bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg