Best 6 Mamas Meatball Oven Stew Recipes

**Mama's Meatball Oven Stew: A Hearty and Flavorful Dish for All Occasions**

Mama's meatball oven stew is a classic comfort food recipe that is sure to warm your soul. It features tender meatballs simmered in a savory tomato sauce, surrounded by a medley of vegetables and hearty potatoes. This versatile dish can be tailored to your taste preferences, with options for using ground beef, turkey, or a combination of both. Additionally, the recipe includes variations using different types of vegetables, ensuring a delightful variety with each serving. Whether you're seeking a comforting family meal, a hearty dinner for a crowd, or an easy weeknight solution, Mama's meatball oven stew is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN MEATBALL STEW

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My husband found this recipe almost 30 years ago. He would often prepare it for me and our daughters...now they make it for their own families.-Madge Harman, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound lean ground beef
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups tomato juice
12 pearl onions, peeled
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MAMA IULIUCCI'S FAMOUS MEAT-A-BALLS (ITALIAN MEATBALLS)

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Here it is, my mom's FAMOUS Meatball recipe! This is THEE most requested of her for anything, anywhere! Whenever there is a shower, birthday, christening, etc., someone is asking for 150 to 200 of her famous meatballs. :) Of course, she always says yes! She is not one for "exact" measurements (a little of this, a dash of that), so I tried the best I could to adapt her recipe. Of course, these are best served with My Mama Iuliucci's "Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe #26947, but I have used jazzed-up jarred sauce and they are still great. However, meat-a-balls like these deserve a homemade sauce, in my humble opinion!

Provided by Karen..

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
8 -10 slices white bread, broken into small 1/2 inch pieces (or you can use rolls or any stale bread you have and want to use up)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons parsley flakes (or to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Locatelli)
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
olive oil (for frying) or vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl until well combined.
Roll meatballs 1 1/2- 1 3/4" in diameter.
Heat about 1/4" of oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
Fry meatballs in oil, rolling frequently, until evenly browned and juices run clear.
Drop meatballs in your favorite sauce (I highly recommend My Mama Iuliucci's"Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe#26947) and let simmer for awhile to flavor sauce or just serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.
Tip: You can also bake or broil these if the frying part is too much of a hassle-- I use my broiler pan if I bake them, so the fat drips down and away from the meatballs.

MEATBALL STEW

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Many years ago, the Farm Journal published a recipe that became the "jumping-off point" for my version. It's as colorful as it is delicious. I often serve it over wide egg noodles or atop steamed rice-but it's also good just as it is.-Savilla Zook, Seabrook, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 medium carrots, diced
1 jar (16 ounces) whole onions, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

MEATBALL OVEN STEW

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This was one of my dad's favorite recipes. Mom would triple and quadruple this because he ate more than his share of the meatballs if they were having company.

Provided by Chef likestocook

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons green peppers
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup milk
1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups tomato juice
3 potatoes, quartered
6 carrots, halved
15 small onions
salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 1106.2, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 21.6, Protein 35.3

MEATBALL AND VEGETABLE STEW

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This made-from-scratch meatball and vegetable stew is flavor-filled and makes for a wonderful family supper.

Provided by Judy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

vegetable cooking spray
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth, or more as needed
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup cubed carrots
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1269.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

MAMA'S MEATBALL OVEN STEW

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This dish is loved by all of my family. It brings many requests for seconds.

Provided by vickie

Categories Beef Soup

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
6 large potatoes, cut into chunks
6 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix ground beef, milk, egg, cornmeal, onion, chili powder, and dry mustard together in a large bowl; divide and shape into meatballs.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Spread 1/2 cup flour into a wide, shallow dish. Roll meatballs in flour to coat.
Cook coated meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove meatballs from skillet with a slotted spoon to a casserole dish, reserving fat in the skillet. Arrange potato, carrots, and onion chunks atop the meatballs.
Stir 2 tablespoons flour into reserved fat until you have a smooth paste; add tomato juice and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes; pour over the meatballs and vegetables. Place a cover on the casserole dish.
Bake in preheated oven until potatoes and carrots are completely tender, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 98.2 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
Don't overwork the meatball mixture. Overworking will make the meatballs tough.
Use a large skillet to brown the meatballs. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't overcrowd the skillet when browning the meatballs. If you do, they will steam instead of brown.
Add the meatballs to the stew liquid and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will help them cook through and develop flavor.
Serve the stew over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Mama's Meatball Oven Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the stew is rich and savory. This dish is sure to please the whole family.