Hearty Meatball Stew
This recipe is perfect for those cold winter nights. It uses common
ingredients so you don’t have to leave your house to look for any
special requirements. Prepare this recipe at lunch so it is ready for
your evening meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoons of salt can also substitute a salt-free season blend
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and chunked
- 4 medium carrots chunked
- 1 large onion chunked
- ½ cup of water
- ½ cup of ketchup
- 1 ½ teaspoons of cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon of dried basil
Instructions
- Combine the beef, 1 tablespoon of salt and ¼ tablespoon of pepper.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch balls.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drain.
- Put the carrots, potatoes, and onion in a 3 quart slow cooker.
- Top with the meatballs.
- Combine the ketchup, water, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cover the stew and heat on high for 4 or 5 hours.
- The stew is ready when the vegetables are tender.