Onion meatball stew is a delectable and hearty dish that combines the savory flavors of ground meat, onion, and a rich tomato sauce. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day. The key to making a great onion meatball stew is to use high-quality ingredients and to simmer the stew for a long time, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. There are many different variations of onion meatball stew, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you prefer your stew with a mild or spicy flavor, or with a variety of vegetables, there is an onion meatball stew recipe out there for everyone.
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FRENCH CANADIAN MEATBALL STEW
This is a traditional meal in the homes of the French Canadians that will leave your home smelling of warm spices and your belly full.
Provided by Nancy Carreiro
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread flour out in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the flour in the preheated oven until medium brown in color, 10 to 15 minutes; stir often and watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove the flour from the baking sheet immediately once the desired color has been reached; set aside in a shallow bowl to cool.
- Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir the spice mix into the onion. Place ground pork, parsley, egg, and bread crumbs into the bowl, and mix to combine thoroughly. Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs; roll each meatball in the roasted flour. Reserve unused flour.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot, bring to a boil over medium heat, and carefully drop in the meatballs, a few at a time, stirring to keep them from sticking on the bottom. Drop in the bay leaf. Simmer the meatballs for 20 minutes; mix in the potatoes, and simmer until potatoes are tender and the broth has reduced, an additional 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs into a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Remove and discard bay leaf. Mix remaining roasted flour with cold water in a cup, and gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering broth to thicken. Bring the gravy to a full boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Return the meatballs to the stew, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 230.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
OLD-FASHIONED SLOW COOKER MEATBALL STEW
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs with the dried minced onion, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Add the meat and mix with your hands to blend thoroughly.
- Shape the meat mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the meatballs in the hot oil and cook for about 15 minutes, frequently turning to brown all sides.
- While the meatballs are browning, prepare the vegetables. Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds. Chop the celery and onion.
- Put the potatoes, carrots, and celery in the slow cooker. With a slotted spoon or spatula, transfer the browned meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Put the onions in the same skillet used for the meatballs. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until they have browned, or about 5 minutes. The caramelization from the onions adds flavor to the dish. If you're short on time, skip this step.
- In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and tomato soup. Stir to blend. Pour the soups over the meatballs and vegetables.
- Cover the pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or about 3 to 4 hours on high. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Serve the meatballs stew with crusty French bread or hot baked buttermilk biscuits . For a well-rounded meal, add some simply dressed greens or a tossed salad .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 337 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 852 mg, Fat 44 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 20 g
MEATBALL STEW
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
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.
HEARTY MEATBALL STEW
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Place the bread and 3 tablespoons water into a medium bowl. Mash to a paste with a spatula. Add the beef, sausage, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend the mixture thoroughly with your hands or a flexible spatula. Form the mixture into 10 to 16 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until ready to use.
- For the hearty meatball stew: Sprinkle the meatballs with the flour and turn to coat with any flour still on the foil. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Drop the meatballs into the skillet, spaced apart. Cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes. Using a flexible thin spatula, turn each meatball onto an uncooked side and cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes longer. Turn and cook a third side, until set and brown, about another 2 minutes, so the meatballs are browned and set all over. Transfer the meatballs to a large plate.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until soft, 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, red pepper flakes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
MEATBALL AND VEGETABLE STEW
This made-from-scratch meatball and vegetable stew is flavor-filled and makes for a wonderful family supper.
Provided by Judy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine beef, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix all ingredients with your hands until well blended.
- Portion meatballs using a small 1- to 1 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop. Shape into balls using your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over top and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in beef broth and tomato paste until gravy is smooth. Add peas, potatoes, carrots, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf, along with meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1269.2 mg, Sugar 7 g
OVEN MEATBALL STEW
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
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.
ONION STEW
I used to cook for the family when I was a teenager. This onion stew was my brothers' favorite and has remained a family favorite for years and years. The taste is quite subtle but very satisfying.
Provided by Mary Leverington
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large soup kettle, saute onions in the butter for five minutes or until transparent.
- Remove kettle from the burner.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir in with a wire whisk.
- Slowly add water stirring with the whisk continuously to avoid lumps.
- Return to burner and simmer on medium low for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Blend small quantities at a time in a food processor or blender and return to soup kettle.
- Slowly add milk, stirring with the whisk.
- Beat the egg yolk briefly with the whisk.
- Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the soup to the egg and blend well.
- Add to soup kettle and heat through.
- Avoid boiling.
- Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Grate Edam cheese over soup and serve.
MEATBALL OVEN STEW
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right type of onion: Yellow onions are the most common type used in meatballs, but you can also use white or red onions. Sweet onions, such as Vidalia onions, can also be used, but they may not provide as much flavor as other types of onions.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your meatballs will taste. Make sure to use fresh, lean ground beef and high-quality bread crumbs.
- Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of seasonings to your meatballs. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Don't overmix the meatballs: Overmixing the meatballs will make them tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure to cook the meatballs all the way through before adding them to the stew. You can cook them in a skillet, in the oven, or in a slow cooker.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use for the stew will greatly impact the flavor of the dish. Use a high-quality beef broth or chicken broth, or make your own broth using beef bones or chicken bones.
- Add vegetables to the stew: Vegetables will add flavor and nutrition to the stew. Common vegetables used in onion meatball stew include potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas.
- Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the stew for at least 30 minutes will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can simmer the stew for longer if you want a more flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Onion meatball 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 preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious onion meatball stew that your family and friends will love.
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