Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined; then form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; brown meatballs for about 5 minutes and set aside.
- Sauté diced carrots and celery in the same pot for about 5 minutes; add garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add browned meatballs back to the pot; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes.- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
