Hearty Meatball Stew
Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of homemade comfort—this Hearty Meatball Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. Tucked into a rich, savory broth are tender, perfectly seasoned meatballs made from a blend of ground beef, pork, Parmesan, and garlic, simmered alongside chunks of potatoes, carrots, celery, and aromatic herbs. Infused with layers of flavor from tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of bay leaf, this rustic stew is a warming classic that’s perfect for family dinners or chilly nights. Ready in just over an hour and generously serving six, it’s a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side salad. Perfect for fans of hearty soups, this recipe is a go-to for those seeking comfort food with a gourmet twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
- 2 large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them aside on a plate.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning them to sear all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the remaining minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the stew. Cover the pot and let simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1497 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1077 mg | 23% | |
*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.
