Meatball Stew Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatballs

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tsp minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined, then form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

2. 2

   Brown the Meatballs

   In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil. Add chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and the browned meatballs back into the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Cook the Stew

   Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add Corn

   After 30 minutes, add the frozen corn to the stew and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the meatball stew hot.