Meatball Stew Recipe

Name: Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 34 lb lean ground beef; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup ketchup; ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon low sodium beef broth; 1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots; 3 large parsnips, cut into 2 inch long pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 egg, lightly beaten
34 lb lean ground beef
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon low sodium beef broth
1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
3 large parsnips, cut into 2 inch long pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Stir together egg, beef, onion, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of parsley, the Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
2
Form into 1 inch meatballs (about 20) and set aside.
3
Stir together 1/4 ketchup, 1/4 cup broth and the vinegar.
4
Place carrots, parsnips and onion in slow cooker and put meatballs on top.
5
Drizzle with ketchup mixture.
6
Cook on High for 3 1/2 hours and low for 5 hours.
7
Stir together remaining parsley, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 1/4 ketchup, 1 tablespoon broth and cornstarch.
8
Gently stir into slow cooker.
9
Cool until thick, 5 minutes.

9969

kcal

Calories

775

Fat

Carbs

663

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, lightly beaten, 34 lb lean ground beef, ½ cup finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Meatball Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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