All-Day Meatball Stew

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 8-1/2 hours

Makes

8 servings (3 quarts)

Updated: May. 23, 2023
Frozen meatballs and other convenient ingredients simplify this homey stew. Each bite boasts lots of fresh veggie flavor and comforting, rich gravy. It cooks all day and smells so good, it’s hard to resist! —Anita Hoffman, Holland, Pennsylvania
All-Day Meatball Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound fresh baby carrots
  • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

  1. Place the meatballs, potatoes, carrots, onion and mushrooms in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, broth, water, wine, garlic powder and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, 8-10 hours.
  2. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Can you freeze All-Day Meatball Stew?

Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 384 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1317mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.