Carol's Meatball Stew Recipe

Name: Carol's Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 35 12 inches frozen meatballs; 1 -2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 lb carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 head celery, coarsely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (48 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) canchunky crushed tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, petite; 3 (15 ounce) cans potatoes, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning or ½ teaspoon oregano; 3 bay leaves, whole; ½ cup quick-cooking barley

Servings: persons

35 12 inches frozen meatballs
1 -2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 lb carrot, coarsely chopped
1 head celery, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (48 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) canchunky crushed tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, petite
3 (15 ounce) cans potatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon italian seasoning or ½ teaspoon oregano
3 bay leaves, whole
½ cup quick-cooking barley

1
Place 35 frozen meat balls, green beans, carrots, celery, onions in a 12 quart pot.
2
Pour in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, chopped potatoes, bay leaves, all seasonings.
3
Bring to a boil and then turn temperature to warm-low and cover tightly for about 6 to 8 hours.
4
When veggies are done to your liking, add the canned beans (rinsed) and 1/2 cup barley to soak up some of the liquid.
5
Remove bay leaves.
6
Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until barley is tender.
7
Serve with crusty garlic or other bread & butter, corn bread works really good too -- use your imagination.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 35 12 inches frozen meatballs, 1 -2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved, 1 lb carrot, coarsely chopped, 1 head celery, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Carol's Meatball Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carol's Meatball Stew

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