Meatball Tortellini Stew

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Great for supper on a chilly day.

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Steps

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Combine the beef , spinach , bread crumbs , egg , salt and pepper.

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Shape into 1-inch balls.

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Heat oil in dutch oven.

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Add meatballs.

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Brown on all sides , rolling them around.

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Remove and reserve.

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Add the onion to the pot.

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Cook , stirring until soft.

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Stir in the broth , tomatoes , with their liquid , beans , oregano and basil.

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Cover , simmer for 10 minutes.

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Add carrots and celery , simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Add tortellini.

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And simmer for 5 minutes.

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Return meatballs to the stew and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Serve steaming hot with parmesan cheese on top.

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Ingredients

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extra lean ground beef, frozen chopped spinach, fine dry breadcrumb, egg, salt, pepper, salad oil, onion, beef broth, tomatoes, cannellini beans, dried oregano leaves, dried basil leaves, carrot, celery, cheese-filled tortellini