Friday, June 28, 2013

MEATBALL STEW

DESCRIPTION 
Hearty and homey, this saucy stew is chock-full of tender meatballs and veggies that are sure to warmyou up when there’s an autumn chill in the air.
—Joan Chasse
Berlin, Connecticut
PREP: 1 hour
COOK: 30 min.
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)


INGREDIENTS 
  3 eggs, lightly beaten
  2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  Dash pepper
  1/2 pound each ground beef, pork and veal
  4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
  3 medium carrots, sliced
  1-1/2 cups chopped celery
  1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  1 garlic clove, minced
  1 envelope onion soup mix
  2-1/4 cups water
  1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

PROCEDURE 
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Crumble beef, pork and veal over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
 
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
 
Place the meatballs, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. In a small bowl, combine soup mix and water; pour over meatball mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in peas and parsley; heat through.

Recipe taken from Taste of Home magazine October-November 2006 

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