Vegetable and Meatball Stew Recipe 🥘
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Warm up your winter nights with this hearty Vegetable and Meatball Stew recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Packed with savory meatballs, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth, this stew is a one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With just over 40 minutes of cooking time, it’s a stove-top sensation that will keep you cozy all season long!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Water |
| 2 | Potatoes, diced |
| 3 | Carrots, sliced |
| 1 | Onion, chopped |
| 2 tsp | Beef bouillon granules |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 tsp | Dried thyme |
| 1 tsp | Dried basil |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tbsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 | Sweet potatoes, diced |
| 1 | Parsnips, diced |
| 2 tbsp | All-purpose flour |
| 2/3 cup | Peas |
Instructions:
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Boil the Base: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
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Add Vegetables: Stir in diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, beef bouillon granules, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried basil.
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Simmer: Return the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let the stew simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
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Prepare Meatballs: While the stew simmers, in a mixing bowl, combine ground round beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
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Add Meatballs: Gently drop the meatballs into the pot of simmering stew along with diced sweet potatoes and parsnips.
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Continue Cooking: Bring the stew back to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for an additional 25 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.
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Remove Bay Leaf: Before serving, discard the bay leaf from the stew.
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Stir in Peas: Add the peas to the stew, stirring gently to combine.
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Thicken: In a small bowl, mix all-purpose flour with cold water until smooth. Pour the mixture into the stew, stirring constantly.
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Final Touch: Bring the stew to a final boil and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the broth has thickened to your liking.
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Serve: Ladle the warm and comforting Vegetable and Meatball Stew into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or your favorite side dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 406.2
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6.4g
- Cholesterol: 84.9mg
- Sodium: 676.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 42.7g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 7.1g
- Protein: 20.4g
Keywords:
One Dish Meal, Vegetable, Meat, Winter, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
This Vegetable and Meatball Stew recipe is a delightful combination of tender vegetables, savory meatballs, and a rich broth that’s perfect for chilly winter evenings or anytime you need a comforting meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy the flavors of this hearty stew and make it a staple in your recipe collection!
