Meatball Stew Recipe
This Meatball Stew Recipe brings comfort to your dinner table. Rich, savory flavors combine in one pot. Tender meatballs swim in hearty vegetable broth.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot
- Mixing bowl for meatballs
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Sharp knife for vegetables
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried herbs
Instructions
- Mix all meatball ingredients in bowl.
- Roll mixture into small, even balls.
- Brown meatballs in pot over medium heat.
- Remove meatballs and set aside temporarily.
- Add onions to same pot.
- Cook onions until soft and golden.
- Add carrots and potatoes to pot.
- Stir in tomato paste and herbs.
- Pour broth over vegetables slowly.
- Return meatballs to the pot.
- Simmer covered for 25 minutes total.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Don't overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender
- Brown meatballs first for better flavor development
- Use day-old bread for better breadcrumb texture
- Add vegetables in order of cooking time needed
- Simmer gently to prevent meatballs from breaking apart