Weeknight Meatball Stew

Cozy up on busy evenings with this hearty and flavorful Weeknight Meatball Stew—an all-in-one comfort dish that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. Tender homemade meatballs, seasoned with Parmesan and Italian herbs, are the star of this soul-warming stew, simmered to perfection alongside chunks of Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, celery, and a savory beef broth infused with tomato paste. With just 15 minutes of prep and a straightforward cooking process, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and yields six generous servings. Serve it with crusty bread or ladle it over rice for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for those seeking quick comfort food recipes, this stew delivers big on flavor and ease!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into meatballs. Set aside on a plate.

Step 3

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides but not cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per batch). Remove meatballs and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes, until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to bring out its flavor.

Step 6

Add the beef broth, cubed potatoes, bay leaf, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Return the meatballs to the pot, gently nestling them into the stew. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Discard the bay leaf and sprinkle the stew with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or over cooked rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2764.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1383.7

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 239.5mg	0%
Sodium 9392.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 57.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 659.5mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 5137.5mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 53.3%