Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting meatball stew, a hearty dish that combines tender meatballs with vibrant vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly nights or family dinners, this stew is easy to make and customizable based on your pantry staples. In just about an hour, you can create a meal that delights everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté carrots and celery for 5 minutes before adding minced garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg