MEATBALL GARDEN STEW

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This dish was a favorite of Mom's. She passed the recipe on to me when I got married. Now it's become one of my family's favorites, too! It's delicious and satisfying, and calls for ingredients I almost always have on hand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 large egg
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and crosswise
6 green onions, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine beef, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, pepper, egg, milk and onion. Form into 1-in. balls. , Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Saute garlic for 1 minute. Brown meatballs on all sides. Move meatballs to the side. Blend remaining flour into the drippings. Add the broth, water and thyme. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the potatoes, carrots and onions and stir with meatballs and sauce. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.