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Easy One-Pot Meatball Stew

Easy One-Pot Meatball Stew

Make this Easy One-Pot Meatball Stew with homemade meatballs, potatoes, carrots, peas, and rich tomato broth. A comforting family dinner in one pot.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Roll into 1½-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  5. Brown the meatballs for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally. They do not need to be fully cooked. Transfer them to a plate.
  6. In the same pot, cook the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  7. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes.
  10. Add the potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.
  11. Bring the stew to a gentle boil.
  12. Return the browned meatballs to the pot.
  13. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are fully cooked.
  14. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  15. Remove the bay leaf.
  16. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
  17. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Browning the meatballs adds extra flavor.
  • Mix the meatball ingredients gently to keep them tender.
  • Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • Stir carefully to avoid breaking the meatballs.
  • Add the peas near the end to keep their bright color.