TURKEY MEATBALL STEW

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A relatively quick and easy stew which will serve many (or make many servings for the freezer). This is a great way to get reluctant kids and husbands to eat some veggies, and because you bake the meatballs, it cuts out on a lot of the fat normally found in pan-fried meatballs. Feel free to vary the ingredients (adding more or less of something as you like). This can be served as a lunch/light dinner, or as a starter for a meal. I serve this with grated parmesan cheese on top, and crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by KatiesMama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb ground turkey
1/3-1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano
8 cups water
1 (3 2/3 g) chicken bouillon cubes
4 large potatoes, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, kitchen-cut and undrained
1 cup baby carrots, peeled
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon thyme
2 tablespoons garlic, minced (I used the canned stuff for spreading on garlic bread)
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the first seven ingredients, and form into meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a roasting pan, and bake in oven for about 20-25 mins (depending on the size of the meatballs).
  • Turn the oven to broil, and let the meatballs broil for about 5 minutes, or until a nice crust has formed. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a large soup pot, stirring to mix and to help dissolve the tomato paste.
  • Cover pot and heat over low-medium heat until stew begins to bubble (about 20-30 minutes), and reduce heat.
  • Add meatballs, and continue cooking for at least another 40 minutes. (You are certainly welcome to let it cook longer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 483, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 14

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