Meatball Stew

Warm up your kitchen with this comforting and hearty Meatball Stew, a one-pot meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners. Juicy, flavorful meatballs made from seasoned ground beef, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs are seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a rich, savory broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of tomato paste. Loaded with tender vegetables like potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas, this stew is a complete and satisfying meal with irresistible homemade charm. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays. Serve piping hot with crusty bread for a hearty dish that’s guaranteed to please. Keywords: Meatball Stew, comfort food, hearty stew recipe, one-pot meal, family dinner ideas, easy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 liter beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.

Step 2

Form small, evenly sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and set them aside on a plate.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs and sear them on all sides until golden brown. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside (they do not need to be fully cooked yet).

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor. Add the beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the diced potatoes to the pot, followed by the seared meatballs. Stir gently to ensure everything is submerged in the broth. Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and meatballs are fully cooked.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty meatball stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2882.6 grams (2882.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2794

Total Fat 134.40g	172%
Saturated Fat 44.60g	223%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 574mg	191%
Sodium 9617mg	418%
Total Carbohydrate 271.50g	99%
Dietary Fiber 35.00g	125%
Total Sugars 42.40g
Protein 146.60g	293%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 501mg	39%
Iron 28mg	158%
Potassium 6747mg	144%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 37.7%