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Make this simple one pot meatball and vegetable stew – a tasty and wallet-friendly one-pot wonder. This comforting dish captures the spirit of simple, hearty, and budget-friendly family meals.

How to Make a Budget-Friendly Meatball and Vegetable Stew video

Meatball and Vegetable Stew Video

This recipe is inspired by the traditional Breton pot from France, which is a hearty dish of meatballs and vegetables cooked in a broth. You can use any ground meat you like, such as beef, pork, or turkey, and add your favorite vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, and peas. The broth is seasoned with salt, pepper and parsley, and you can also add some sour cream extra creaminess.

Meatball and vegetable stew recipe

Bursting with fresh vegetables, tender meatballs, and a delicious broth, it caters to a variety of tastes and meets the need for affordable and healthy cooking!

Vegetable Breton Pot with Meatballs

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4-5

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Meet Veggie Breton Pot with Meatballs – a tasty and wallet-friendly one-pot wonder.

Ingredients

For the vegetable soup
1 finely chopped onion
3 medium carrots
1/2 cauliflower
2 medium potatoes
150 g peas (from a can (washed))
1/2 liters vegetable broth
Salt, pepper, nutmeg
For the meatballs
1 bagel (from the day before) or breadcrumbs*
400 g ground meat
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon each salt, pepper, curry, paprika
2 eggs

Directions

Peel and chop the onion. Wash carrots and cauliflower; peel and wash potatoes. Dice everything into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, sauté the onion in oil. Add the vegetables (except the peas) and brown util it starts to stick to the pot.
Add the broth and cook for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
For the meatballs, dice the roll and soak in water to soften. Peel and chop the shallot, then sauté in butter. Squeeze the water out of the roll and mix it with the ground meat, parsley, pepper, salt, paprika, curry, nutmeg, eggs.
Mix well and form small meatballs with wet hands.
When the soup comes to a boil, add the meatballs and peas. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Pour the vegetable soup with meatballs into a large serving dish or serve in four/five bowls.

Recipe Video

Notes

If you do not have a bagel, you can use breadcrumbs as shown in the video. Add breadcrumbs carefully, 1/2 cup should be enough. When you can form meatballs without sticking to your fingers, you are ready to add them to the stew.

For more budget-friendly dinner ideas on what to do with your ground meat, try following recipes with ground beef Goulash Soup by Hot Eats and Cool Reads, or Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles made by Jen Around the World.
Try these delicious pecan pralines made by Greedy Gourmet, if you are looking for a sweet treat to end your meal.

Some tips & substitutions you could do

Velvety mashed potatoes: Add an extra potato to the pot. Once boiled and tender, take it out, mash or puree it, and then add it back to the soup. This will not only thicken the consistency, but also add a creamy texture that will make the broth more luscious.
Sweet potato surprise: For a twist, substitute a sweet potato for the potato. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes can complement the savory elements and add a unique flavor dimension to the dish.
Spicy Kick: If you like a little heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the broth. Adjust the amount to your spice preference.
Sour Cream Swirl: Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to each serving for a creamy and tangy finish. Swirl it into the soup for a luxurious touch.
Caramelized Onions: Before adding the meatballs, caramelize finely sliced onions in a separate pan. Stir them into the soup for a sweet and savory depth of flavor.
Herb infusion: Enhance the flavor profile by infusing the broth with fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or tarragon. Tie the herbs together with kitchen string for easy removal before serving.
Parsley root infusion: As you can see in my video, consider adding parsley root to the mix. Cut it into larger pieces and use them to infuse the broth. Remove the parsley root just before adding the meatballs to ensure a distinct yet subtle addition to the overall flavor.

This opens the door to creative experimentation, making your Vegetable Breton Pot with Meatballs even more versatile and flavorful. Enjoy the journey of discovering unique combinations meatball and vegetable stew offers to suit your taste preferences!