Description
A cozy and hearty stew featuring meatballs, green peas, potatoes, and carrots, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 8–10 small meatballs
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, black pepper, and thyme to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, and peas; toss for 2 minutes.
- Add meatballs and pour in broth to cover.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Simmer on medium heat for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm with bread or rice on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute meatballs with plant-based alternatives.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg