Hearty Meatball Stew for Cozy Winter Nights

Hearty Meatball Stew for Cozy Winter Nights

Warm up on cold winter nights with this hearty meatball stew. Using common pantry ingredients, this slow-cooked dish is easy to prepare at lunchtime and ready by dinner, filling your home with comforting aromas.
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time:5 hours
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of salt or a salt-free seasoning blend
  • ½ teaspoon of pepper
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and chunked
  • 4 medium carrots chunked
  • 1 large onion chunked
  • ½ cup of water
  • ½ cup of ketchup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon of dried basil

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with 1 tablespoon of salt and ¼ tablespoon of pepper.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • In a large skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides over medium heat, then drain the excess fat.
  • Place the chunked carrots, potatoes, and onion in a 3-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the browned meatballs on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, water, cider vinegar, dried basil, and the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the stew is thoroughly heated.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Pair with a robust red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or a Malbec to complement the rich flavors of the stew.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 16 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g | Salt: 900 mg
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Course Beef / Crockpot / Main Dish / Stew
Cuisine American
Diets Halal / Kosher