Vegetable Meatball Stew Recipe
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Vegetable Meatball Stew

By: Linnie Watkins 
"An elderly man I cared for shared this recipe with me. I'd make a batch for him and freeze half in single-serving portions for quick meals. I often prepare this for my own family and for church potlucks. - Linnie Watkins, Hebo, Ohio"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup tomato sauce, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and allspice. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large saucepan, brown meatballs; drain. Add the water, potatoes, carrots, peas, green pepper, soup mix and remaining tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by BOHEMEANNE   view full review
Thought it was very good. Next time I will use a higher grade beef because it was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by G'ma   view full review
Great recipe. It was easy to make and can use with any vegetables on hand. Cook time varies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by NSUNRISE   view full review
It was just so/so. My husband didn't care for it, neither did I. I put it in the slow cooker...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2012 by ELKA   view full review
My mom used to make a very similar version of this stew, but hers was less watery. I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by Candice Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We loved this meatball stew! I use freshly ground sirloin and my own garden grown carrots. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by Jacquie   view full review
This was a good find for me because I had this recipe, or one like it and couldnt' find it. ...

 

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