Hearty Meatball Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare your ingredients by chopping all vegetables.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   In the same pot, sauté carrots and potatoes for 5 minutes; add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in beef broth and stir in Italian seasoning. Return meatballs to the pot, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.