Crock Pot Meatball Stew
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food—Crock Pot Meatball Stew, a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This slow-cooked dish combines tender frozen meatballs, chunky russet potatoes, sweet carrots, crisp celery, and savory onion in a rich and aromatic broth infused with garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and oregano. The magic of the crock pot does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into a thick, satisfying stew with minimal prep time—just 15 minutes! Serve this dish piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a wholesome family favorite that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Whether you're searching for a budget-friendly dinner idea or a nourishing meal-in-a-bowl, this Crock Pot Meatball Stew is guaranteed to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Frozen meatballs
- 3 large Russet potatoes
- 4 medium Carrots
- 3 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Slice the carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
In a 6-quart crock pot, layer the frozen meatballs at the bottom.
Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crock pot evenly over the meatballs.
In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Pour the broth mixture over the meatballs and vegetables in the crock pot. Add the bay leaf on top.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaf. Mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry, then stir the slurry into the stew to thicken the broth.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Crock Pot Meatball Stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 435.6 g | 558% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.4 g | 847% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1200 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 22688 mg | 986% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 455.6 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.9 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.0 g | ||
| Protein | 332.0 g | 664% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1377 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 59.2 mg | 329% | |
| Potassium | 12150 mg | 259% | |
*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.
