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Ingredients for Cozy Meatball Stew: A Heartwarming Recipe for Any Season

Cozy Meatball Stew

Warm up your kitchen with this cozy meatball stew, a perfect comfort food dinner that brings together hearty flavors and nourishing ingredients. Each tender meatball simmers in a rich broth, melding with fresh veggies and spices for an inviting chicken dinner recipe twist that you wont want to miss. Check out epiceats for the full recipe! ComfortFood MeatballStew CozyDinner HomeCooking EasyRecipes FlavorfulMeals epiceats
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Ingredients
  

1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef, pork, and veal)

1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups beef broth

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 cups fresh spinach

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meatballs:

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

      Brown the Meatballs:

        In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Once browned, transfer to a plate and set aside.

          Sauté the Vegetables:

            In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

              Create the Stew Base:

                Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined.

                  Simmer:

                    Return the browned meatballs to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

                      Add Spinach:

                        In the final 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.

                          Serve:

                            Remove the bay leaves and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

                              Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Servings: 6