Meatball Tortellini Stew Recipe

Name: Meatball Tortellini Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained; 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 4 cups beef broth or 4 cups beef stock; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, including juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 cup finely diced carrot; 1 cup finely diced celery; 1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 cups beef broth or 4 cups beef stock
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, including juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 cup finely diced carrot
1 cup finely diced celery
1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini

1
Combine the beef, spinach (very well drained), bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper.
2
Shape into 1-inch balls.
3
Heat oil in Dutch oven; add meatballs.
4
Brown on all sides, rolling them around.
5
Remove and reserve.
6
Add the onion to the pot.
7
Cook, stirring until soft.
8
Stir in the broth, tomatoes, with their liquid (break up with spoon), beans, oregano and basil.
9
Cover, simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Add carrots and celery, simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
11
Add tortellini. and simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Return meatballs to the stew and simmer for 10 minutes.
13
Serve steaming hot with Parmesan cheese on top.

593

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained, 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Meatball Tortellini Stew falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Meatball Tortellini Stew

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