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Meatball Stew
Mom says: If you would like an even easier version of this recipe - substitute the meatballs for ready made ones.
Meatballs:
3 lbs ground beef 1 cup dry bread crumbs 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup Romano cheese 2 tsp salt 2 tsp garlic salt 2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce:
2 cups water 2 cups beef broth 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Combine all meatball ingredients (except for oil) in a mixing bowl. Form into meatballs (about 2 inches each).
Cook meatballs in oil, in a skillet until they are browned on all sides. Place in the bottom of the crockpot.
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Pour over top of the meatballs.
Cook on high for 2-4 hours or low for 4-6.
Thirty minutes before you are ready to serve, mix a slurry of 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup of water. Add to the crockpot and stir. Cook, covered for 20-30 minutes longer.
Great as a stand alone stew or served over mashed potatoes or rice.