Meatball Stew

A tasty meatball stew for an easy weekday meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• few sprigs parsley, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 tsp. marjoram
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 to 2 tablespoons oil
• 4 small carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound green beans, cut in 1 1/2″ lengths
• 1 can (1 pound) stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup water

Preparation:

Mix beef, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, the parsley, herbs, egg, and bread crumbs. Shape beef mixture into 12 meatballs and brown on all sides in a skillet in hot oil (or bake in oven for 20 to 30 minutes). Put carrots, potatoes, onion and green beans in slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add meatballs. Mix tomatoes and water; pour over top. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
Makes 6 servings.