QUICK AND EASY MEATBALL STEW

Quick and Easy Meatball Stew image

Basic ingredients make this hearty stew a favorite at the home of Margery Bryan in Royal City, Washington. "I usually have everything on hand for this recipe, so it's simple to load up the slow cooker at noon. When I get home, dinner's ready and waiting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt or salt-free seasoning blend, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain. , Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with meatballs. Combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges