Description
Savory homemade meatball stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This hearty dish features tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich broth filled with colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this stew combines delightful flavors that will warm your heart and bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, and eggs until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté carrots and celery until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll meat mixture into one-inch balls and add to the pot. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg