Best Simple Meatball Stew Recipes

SIMPLE MEATBALL STEW

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The combination of tender meatballs plus potatoes, carrots and pearl onions in a golden gravy really hit the spot on chilly days after we'd worked up an appetite doing our morning chores. Mom served it with pride for Saturday dinners when I was growing up on the farm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 jar (16 ounces) whole pearl onions, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, marjoram and thyme. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 48 meatballs. , In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Add broth, soup, potatoes, carrots and pearl onions; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SOUPER-SIMPLE MEATBALL STEW

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Very simple to put together; very big on taste! You can also use cream of mushroom soup in place of the tomato soup for a different flavor. This is a family favorite; even the kids and husband can make it.

Provided by Susan Feliciano @frenchtutor

Categories Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound(s) prepared meatballs, cooked (or frozen)
3 to 4 small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in large cubes
1 cup(s) peeled baby carrots
2 stalk(s) celery, trimmed, washed, and sliced
1/2 medium onion, large slices
1 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper
1 package(s) onion soup mix
2 cup(s) boiling water
1 can(s) condensed tomato soup

Steps:

Place meatballs in a crock pot set on low power. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in layers. Sprinkle with the black pepper.
Combine soup mix and boiling water in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Stir in tomato soup until uniform. Pour over meatballs and vegetables in crock pot. Top off with water if necessary to just barely cover vegetables.
Cover and cook on low power for 5 to 6 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings. It may not need extra salt because of the salt in the soup mix. Let your taste be your guide. Stir and serve in soup plates, with corn muffins, sourdough rolls, or biscuits.