SIMPLE MEATBALL STEW

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The combination of tender meatballs plus potatoes, carrots and pearl onions in a golden gravy really hit the spot on chilly days after we'd worked up an appetite doing our morning chores. Mom served it with pride for Saturday dinners when I was growing up on the farm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 jar (16 ounces) whole pearl onions, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, marjoram and thyme. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 48 meatballs. , In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Add broth, soup, potatoes, carrots and pearl onions; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.