Yields 6 servings

Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew

45 minPrep Time

10 hrCook Time

10 hr, 45 Total Time

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained, chopped loosely
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
2. Shape mixture into about 24 meatballs.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
4. Gently add meatballs and brown all sides.
5. Drain well.
6. In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes (with liquid), water, beef granules and seasonings.
7. Place carrots, potatoes and sliced onion in bottom of slow-cooker.
8. Top with meatballs.
9. Pour tomato mixture over all.
10. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
11. Before serving, remove meatballs with a slotted spoon.
12. Make a smooth paste of the cornstarch and water.
13. Stir into remaining ingredients in slow-cooker.
14. Cover and cook on High setting for 10 minutes to thicken.
15. Return meatballs to stew and serve.

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