Slow Cooker Meatball Stew

Warm up your home with the irresistible comfort of Slow Cooker Meatball Stew—a hearty, one-pot meal that's packed with cozy flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender homemade meatballs, crafted from a savory blend of ground beef, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, are slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of fresh carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. Bathed in a rich and aromatic beef broth infused with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of garlic, this stew becomes a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece after hours of gentle simmering. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, this easy recipe lets the slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma wafting through your kitchen. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a comforting dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: slow cooker meatball stew, homemade meatballs, hearty stew, slow-cooked comfort food, easy slow cooker recipes, cozy one-pot meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:385 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 3 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 large Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks Celery, chopped
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix until well combined.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside on a plate or tray.

Step 3

In the bottom of a slow cooker, layer the carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Place the meatballs gently on top of the vegetables and broth mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Add the bay leaf on top.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are fully cooked.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Slow Cooker Meatball Stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2538.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2066.6

Total Fat 100.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 560.6mg	0%
Sodium 7948.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 122.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 612.8mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 5525.2mg	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: 42.3%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 34.8%