Homemade Meatball Stew with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)