MEATBALL TORTELLINI STEW

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Make and share this Meatball Tortellini Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pamsbm

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 1 (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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 810.5, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 26.5

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