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Hearty Meatball Stew

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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 6h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 pounds lean ground beef (or 3 pounds ground turkey)
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (Italian seasoned bread crumbs)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup low fat milk (2%)
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped fine
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

  • Step 2: Mix well.

  • Step 3: Form into 2 inch round balls.

  • Step 4: Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat until hot.

  • Step 5: Brown meatballs on all sides.

  • Step 6: Add remaining ingredients to 5 or 6 quart crock-pot or slow cooker and stir well.

  • Step 7: Add meatballs to crock-pot and mix gently to coat meatballs.

  • Step 8: Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or on high 2 to 4 hours.

  • Step 9: Serve on top of spaghetti or serve just plain with extra cheese sprinkle on top and garlic bread.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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