Irish Stew Meatballs Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground lamb, beef, turkey, or chicken

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Stew:

2 tbsp butter

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 potatoes, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups beef or vegetable broth

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried rosemary

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp flour (for thickening)

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Prepare the Meatballs

– In a bowl, mix together ground lamb or beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.

Cook the Meatballs

– Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

– In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and potatoes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Make the Broth

– Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.

Thicken the Stew

– Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until well combined. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the Meatballs

– Return the meatballs to the pot and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Garnish and Serve

– Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

To make it thicker, add more flour or let the stew simmer uncovered to reduce.

For a slow cooker version, brown the meatballs first, then cook everything on low for 6-8 hours.

Use plant-based meatballs and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

Nutrition

• Calories: Approx. 450
• Total Fat: Approx. 25g
• Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg
• Sodium: Approx. 800mg
• Total Carbohydrate: Approx. 30g
• Dietary Fiber: Approx. 4g
• Total Sugars: Approx. 5g
• Protein: Approx. 25g