Onion Meatball Stew Recipes

FRENCH CANADIAN MEATBALL STEW

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.

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 .

MEATBALL STEW

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.

HEARTY MEATBALL STEW

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

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.

OVEN MEATBALL STEW

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.

ONION STEW

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

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.