Hearty Meatball Stew Recipe - Perfect Family Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 medium white onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 8oz mushrooms, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or 2 tablespoons corn starch for slow cooker or instant pot)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 5 cups beef broth
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 cup fresh green beans
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Salt
• pepper