Dinner for 8

Meatball Stew

Name: Meatball Stew
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef 80/20; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 2 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup whole milk; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 2 large carrots; 3 ribs celery; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp minced fresh thyme; 6 cups beef stock; 2 tsp beef bouillon or better than bouillon; 4 small yukon gold potatoes; 1 cup fresh green beans; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; flat leaf parsley (optional)

$8.73for 470 minServes 8

Seasoned beef meatballs simmer with vegetables, potatoes, green beans, and a thick broth in one large pot.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$8.23Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.64Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 1 oz$0.08/oz typical	1 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical	50 oz	$3.51Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
	Green beans, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.45

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperAsian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Budget Lunches Dinners One-pot Back to school Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.18 per serving$8.73 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground beef 80/20
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup whole milk
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 large carrots
3 ribs celery
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp minced fresh thyme
6 cups beef stock
2 tsp beef bouillon or better than bouillon
4 small yukon gold potatoes
1 cup fresh green beans
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
flat leaf parsley (optional)

Steps

Mix the beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and milk in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, then brown them in 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Transfer the meatballs to a plate, add the remaining oil, and cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and thyme, then cook for 1 minute.
Add the stock, bouillon, potatoes, and meatballs, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
Add the green beans and simmer for 8 minutes, then stir in cornstarch mixed with cold water and cook for 3 minutes until thickened.

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