Description
A comforting and hearty meatball stew that combines ground beef and Italian sausage with fresh vegetables and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the pot and let the stew simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
- Stir in the frozen peas and chopped kale or spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the stew.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner meatball option, and use whole wheat breadcrumbs for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg