Slow Cooker Meatball Stew Recipes

SLOW-COOKED MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots, onion, celery and meatballs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over meatball mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, layer all ingredients in order listed.
• Cover; cook on Low setting 8 to 10 hours. Before serving, gently stir stew.

OLD-FASHIONED SLOW COOKER MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs with the dried minced onion, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Add the meat and mix with your hands to blend thoroughly.
• Shape the meat mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Arrange the meatballs in the hot oil and cook for about 15 minutes, frequently turning to brown all sides.
• While the meatballs are browning, prepare the vegetables. Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds. Chop the celery and onion.
• Put the potatoes, carrots, and celery in the slow cooker. With a slotted spoon or spatula, transfer the browned meatballs to the slow cooker.
• Put the onions in the same skillet used for the meatballs. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until they have browned, or about 5 minutes. The caramelization from the onions adds flavor to the dish. If you're short on time, skip this step.
• In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and tomato soup. Stir to blend. Pour the soups over the meatballs and vegetables.
• Cover the pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or about 3 to 4 hours on high. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
• Serve the meatballs stew with crusty French bread or hot baked buttermilk biscuits . For a well-rounded meal, add some simply dressed greens or a tossed salad .

SLOW COOKER MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• ***VERY IMPORTANT - Layer all ingredients into the slow cooker in order shown on the ingredient list!
• Cover; cook on LOW setting for 8-10 hours.
• Stir gently before serving.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Place carrots in the bottom of a slow cooker, then place meatballs on top.
• Combine diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, chicken broth, red wine, onion, garlic, olive oil, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over meatballs and carrots in the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Add thawed Italian vegetables, cover, and cook on High until vegetables are done, about 30 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain. , Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with meatballs. Combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
• In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.