Hearty Meatball Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs 93% lean ground beef or 3 lbs ground turkey; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups water; 2 cups beef broth, low salt; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 cup carrot, chopped fine; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning

Servings: persons

3 lbs 93% lean ground beef or 3 lbs ground turkey
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
4 eggs
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
2 cups beef broth, low salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup carrot, chopped fine
1 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon italian seasoning

1
Combine beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2
Mix well.
3
Form into 2 inch round balls.
4
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat until hot.
5
Brown meatballs on all sides.
6
Add remaining ingredients to 5 or 6 quart crock-pot or slow cooker and stir well.
7
Add meatballs to crock-pot and mix gently to coat meatballs.
8
Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or on high 2 to 4 hours.
9
Serve on top of spaghetti or serve just plain with extra cheese sprinkle on top and garlic bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs 93% lean ground beef or 3 lbs ground turkey, 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Meatball Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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