Turkey Meatball Stew

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Turkey meatballs are a perfect addition to this stew cooked in a rich, savory broth and loaded with fresh veggies.

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup peeled, chopped carrots
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray, set on prepared baking sheet, and set aside.
2 Combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the baking rack.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.
4 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, peas, basil, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes and carrots are cooked and the broth has somewhat reduced, 20 to 25 minutes.
5 Stir in meatballs and simmer until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper.