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Crockpot Meatball Stew Makes: 6 servings 1 lb lean ground beef 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup water 1/4 Tbsp garlic powder 2 tsp Italian seasoning 3 potatoes, peeled & diced 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 chopped onion 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 tsp pepper 16 oz whole tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbsp beef bouillon granules 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 4 carrots, pared & sliced 1/4 cup cold water 3/4 tsp Liquid Smoke (optional) Combine beef with onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt & pepper, & Liquid Smoke. Shape mix into abt 24 meatballs; brown in pan with butter; drain well. Mix tomatoes, water, beef granules & seasonings; set aside. Place carrots & potatoes in bottom of crockpot; top with meatballs. Pour tomato mix over all; cover; cook on Lo for 8-10 hrs. Before serving, remove balls with a slotted spoon; temporarily place in a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. In a separate bowl, make a smooth paste of cornstarch & water; stir into veggies. Cover; cook on Hi for 10 min to thicken. Add meatballs back to stew & serve. Prep Note: ~ This is pretty much a 'basic' meatball that goes with LOTS of things. As long as you're doing it and got all the 'gooodies' out and going....make up a BIG batch of 'em; then once they're cooked, drained, & cooled...freeze the 'leftovers' for yet another day. |
