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.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a 6-quart crock pot, layer the frozen meatballs at the bottom.

Step 3

Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crock pot evenly over the meatballs.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the broth mixture over the meatballs and vegetables in the crock pot. Add the bay leaf on top.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Crock Pot Meatball Stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4498.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6985.6

Total Fat 435.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 169.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1200.0mg	0%
Sodium 22687.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.9g	0%
Total Sugars 82.0g
Protein 332.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1377.2mg	0%
Iron 59.2mg	0%
Potassium 12149.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 25.8%