Carb Smart Hearty Italian Beef and Tomato Stew
with Cannellini Beans and Parmesan Cheese
This dinner is like a big hug from Nonna! Buttery beans, braised veggies and roasted meatballs are all simmered in an aromatic tomato stock. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a salty finish!
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
1 tbsp
Beef Stock Powder
(Contains Soy, Sulphites)
250 g
Ground Beef
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp
Italian Breadcrumbs
(Contains Barley, Milk, Wheat, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Oats)
2 unit
Garlic, cloves
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes
398 mL
Cannellini Beans
113 g
Aromatics Blend
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains Milk)
56 g
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
½ tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add beef, breadcrumbs, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) Italian Seasoning, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) Parmesan, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) pepper to a large bowl, then combine.Roll mixture into 12 equal-sized meatballs (24 for 4 ppl).
Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 10-12 min.**
Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.Roughly chop spinach.Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then aromatics blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min.Add garlic and remaining Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.Season with salt and pepper.
When meatballs are finished cooking, add meatballs and any liquid from the baking sheet to the pot.Add cannellini beans and their liquid, 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water, crushed tomatoes and stock powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 5-6 min.Add spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 1 min.Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide stew between bowls.Top with remaining Parmesan.
