ALL-DAY MEATBALL STEW

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Frozen meatballs and convenient jarred mushrooms with cans of tomato sauce and beef broth simplify this homey stew that cooks all day. Each bite boasts lots of fresh veggie flavor and comforting rich gravy. It smells so good while it cooks, it's hard to resist! -Anita Hoffman, Holland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound fresh baby carrots
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

Place the meatballs, potatoes, carrots, onion and mushrooms in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, broth, water, wine, garlic powder and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender., Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.