Meatball Stew

This Meatball Stew is a quicker and easier version of the classic. It’s thick, saucy, and hearty and perfect for cold cozy nights.

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It costs approximately $9.53 to make this stew. The recipe serves up to six for about $1.58 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Frozen meatballs – $3.10 – Yellow onion – $0.62 – Carrots – $0.56 – Celery – $0.54 – Potatoes – $1.44 – Tomato soup – $1.29 PER SERVING COST: $1.58 PER SERVING COST: $1.58 RECIPE COST: $9.53 RECIPE COST: $9.53 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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In a large Dutch oven or pot, pour in the oil and heat it over medium heat. Then, brown the meatballs. Set them on a plate.

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Next, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until they are soft.

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Add in the potatoes, tomato soup, broth, thyme, bay leaf, and bouillon.

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Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

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Then, stir in the meatballs and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for an additional fifteen to twenty minutes.

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