Hearty Beef Meatball Tomato Stew
Savory Beef Meatball Tomato Stew
Let’s make a satisfying and flavorful beef meatball tomato stew that will awaken your appetite. It’s a dish that’s both hearty and delicious.
Meatball Ingredients- 2 handfuls minced beef (approx. 150g)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp flour
Vegetables & Other Ingredients- 1 handful potatoes (diced small)
- 1 handful carrots (diced small)
- 1 handful onion (diced small)
- 1 handful button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 handful potatoes (diced small)
- 1 handful carrots (diced small)
- 1 handful onion (diced small)
- 1 handful button mushrooms (sliced)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the beef meatballs. Gently pat the minced beef dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, season the beef with salt and pepper. Add the flour and mix until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive. Once the mixture has a good texture, roll it into small, bite-sized meatballs.
Step 2
Next, prepare the vegetables. Dice the potatoes, carrots, onion, and button mushrooms into pieces slightly smaller than the beef meatballs. Cutting them to a similar size helps ensure even cooking.
Step 3
Now, let’s start cooking the stew. Lightly oil a pot and add the diced potatoes, carrots, and onion. Sauté them over medium heat until they begin to soften and turn slightly translucent. Then, pour in the beef bone broth and tomato juice. (Tip: For a richer flavor, you can also use tomato paste or crushed whole tomatoes instead of tomato juice.)
Step 4
Once the broth comes to a simmer, add the prepared beef meatballs and sliced button mushrooms. Add the bay leaf. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the stew has thickened to your liking, season with salt to taste. Garnish with dried parsley before serving.
