Description
A comforting stew featuring tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for cozy dinners and easy clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs about 1-inch in size.
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until veggies are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Tips include not overworking the meat mixture for tender meatballs, ensuring browning for flavor, and customizing with different veggies as desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg