Hearty Meatball Stew

Name: Hearty Meatball Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 portion Handy Beef Mix (recipe also in Recipe Finder), thawed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups beef gravy; 1-1/3 cups water; 1-1/3 cups sliced celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

This hearty stew is sure to warm you up on a cool night. Meatballs are even more delicious when served in a hot, flavorful broth. —Joanne Rocchetti, New London, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 portion Handy Beef Mix (recipe also in Recipe Finder), thawed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups beef gravy
1-1/3 cups water
1-1/3 cups sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Shape beef mix into 12 meatballs. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add the meatballs, a few at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil on all sides or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining ingredients to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes..
Stir in meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.