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Hearty Meatball Stew

A comforting and easy-to-make meatball stew packed with vegetables, perfect for weeknights or any time you need a warm, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Stew
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups baby potatoes halved or quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches on all sides until golden. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Step 6: Gradually pour in beef broth, whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Step 7: Add potatoes, carrots, and green beans to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
  8. Step 8: Gently add the browned meatballs back into the simmering broth. Stir to distribute.
  9. Step 9: Stir in frozen peas. Cover and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  10. Step 10: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker stew, whisk 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry, and stir into the simmering stew during the last 10 minutes. You can also add fresh parsley or thyme at the end for extra flavor.