Best 11 Mamas Meatball Oven Stew Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for a cold winter night, look no further than Mamas Meatball Oven Stew. This classic dish is made with tender meatballs, potatoes, carrots, celery and a flavorful tomato sauce. It all comes together to create a wholesome concoction that will leaving you feeling full and satisfied.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALL OVEN STEW



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This was one of my dad's favorite recipes. Mom would triple and quadruple this because he ate more than his share of the meatballs if they were having company.

Provided by Chef likestocook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb hamburger
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons green peppers
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup milk
1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups tomato juice
3 potatoes, quartered
6 carrots, halved
15 small onions
salt

Steps:

  • Combine meat, onion, green pepper, corn meal, seasonings, milk, and egg.
  • Mix thoroughly and form 12 balls.
  • Sprinkle with flour and brown in hot shortening.
  • Place in 4 quart casserole.
  • Add remaining flour to browning skillet, blend and add tomato juice.
  • Cook until thick; pour over meatballs.
  • Arrange vegetables around meatball.
  • Add salt and cover tightly.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 1106.2, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 21.6, Protein 35.3

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

MAMA'S BEST EVER SPAGHETTI AND MOZZARELLA MEATBALLS



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Baked homemade meatballs are served over hot spaghetti with lots of sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Olive oil for greasing pan
1 pound lean ground beef
⅓ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, mozzarella cheese, and garlic in a medium bowl. Use a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop to portion into 12 to 13 meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Baked until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Bring the Ragu® Sauce to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet. Gently place the cooked meatballs into the sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Ladle some of the sauce over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve with more sauce and the meatballs with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1006 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SPEEDY MEATBALL STEW



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Serve beef meatballs in a tomato casserole with garlic and rosemary and eat with pasta or crusty bread

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
250g small lean beef meatball
1 onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
560ml jar passata
200g frozen pea
few parmesan shavings, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes for 10 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. Season the meatballs, then brown them all over for about 5 mins. Remove from the pan, drain off any excess fat, then add the onion, garlic and rosemary. Fry gently for 5 mins.
  • Add passata to the pan, bring to a simmer, then add the meatballs. Simmer for 5 mins or until everything is cooked through. Add the potatoes and peas, then simmer for 1 min. Pack into a flask or reheat at work, add Parmesan, if using, and eat with good crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.68 milligram of sodium

OVEN MEATBALL STEW



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My husband found this recipe almost 30 years ago. He would often prepare it for me and our daughters...now they make it for their own families.-Madge Harman, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound lean ground beef
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups tomato juice
12 pearl onions, peeled
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 meatballs. , In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Whisk flour into drippings until smooth. Gradually whisk in tomato juice; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Return meatballs to pan. Add vegetables; stir gently. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MAMA'S MEATBALL OVEN STEW



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This dish is loved by all of my family. It brings many requests for seconds.

Provided by vickie

Categories     Beef Soup

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
6 large potatoes, cut into chunks
6 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, milk, egg, cornmeal, onion, chili powder, and dry mustard together in a large bowl; divide and shape into meatballs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Spread 1/2 cup flour into a wide, shallow dish. Roll meatballs in flour to coat.
  • Cook coated meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs from skillet with a slotted spoon to a casserole dish, reserving fat in the skillet. Arrange potato, carrots, and onion chunks atop the meatballs.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons flour into reserved fat until you have a smooth paste; add tomato juice and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes; pour over the meatballs and vegetables. Place a cover on the casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes and carrots are completely tender, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 98.2 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

MAMAS MEATBALLS



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A simple way to put a smile on anyones face. Mamas very own Meatballs.

Provided by shaz_r

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

450g Beef minced
1 medium onion grated
1 clove of garlic crushed
½ red chillis deseeded finely chopped
3 tbs tomato ketchup
100g Cheddar cheese grated
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt, pepper to season

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
  • Then shape into equal size balls, should make 6 to 10 depending on what size you prefer.
  • put the balls on to a plate, cover and Place into a fringe for 30mins so thay hold their shape.
  • Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Place the chilled meatballs into the oil and fry gently on a low heat for about 20mins turning occasionally until browned.
  • Once cooked serve with spaghetti and a sauce of your choice. I like Tagliatelle and a spicy tomato sauce.

MEATBALL STEW



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Many years ago, the Farm Journal published a recipe that became the "jumping-off point" for my version. It's as colorful as it is delicious. I often serve it over wide egg noodles or atop steamed rice-but it's also good just as it is.-Savilla Zook, Seabrook, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 medium carrots, diced
1 jar (16 ounces) whole onions, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, marjoram and thyme. Crumble beef over the top and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Add the soup, broth, potatoes, carrots and whole onions. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GRANDMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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Try chef Mike Maroni's family recipes when you're craving classic Italian fare.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 1/2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 small onion, grated
3 tablespoons minced garlic
Coarse salt
1 pound spaghetti
Maroni's Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together beef, cheese, 1 cup breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, herbs, onion, and garlic; season with salt. If mixture seems too loose, mix in remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs as necessary.
  • Roll meat mixture into 2 1/2-ounce balls; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until beef is cooked through and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt water and return to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package directions; Drain.
  • Heat sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Transfer meatballs to sauce and cook for at least 15 minutes. Transfer meat balls and 1 cup of sauce to a bowl and set aside. Remove remaining sauce from heat. Stir in basil and add drained spaghetti; toss to combine. Transfer spaghetti to a large serving platter; top with meatballs and reserved sauce. Serve immediately, sprinkled with cheese.

DOM'S MOM'S TENDER MEATBALLS



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I got this recipe from my Cooking Light friends though this isn't exactly a light recipe! But it's oh so good!

Provided by greysangel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h10m

Yield 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground chuck (I've used extra lean ground beef, and it turns out fine)
1/2 lb ground pork
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup grated cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves (chopped fine)
1 onion (minced)
1/2 cup pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly; let stand 1/2 hour. Shape into medium-sized meatballs. Fry gently in olive oil until lightly brown, or place on foil in a cookie sheet and bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.
  • Gently place in your own hot spaghetti sauce and cook on medium-low heat for one hour.

MAMA MANCINI'S MEATBALLS



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This classic Italian recipe from chef Daniel Mancini is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese, plus more for serving
1 cup dried plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
1 pound cooked spaghetti, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent. Using your hands, crush tomatoes and add to saucepan, along with their juices; stir to combine. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer.
  • Make the meatballs: Place beef, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix together by hand to combine. Wet hands with cold water and roll meat mixture into 1 3/4-inch balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, place meatballs in skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, but not cooked through. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Transfer meatballs to sauce and gently stir from the bottom up to coat with sauce. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and reduce heat. Continue cooking, stirring every 15 minutes, for 3 hours more. Serve with spaghetti, sprinkled with more cheese, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stew.
  • Brown the meatballs well before adding them to the stew. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Mama's Meatball Oven Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this recipe a try.

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