SLOW-COOKER EASY ITALIAN MEATBALL STEW

Slow-Cooker Easy Italian Meatball Stew image

Showcase Mediterranean flavors for this slow-cooked dish, with easy canned tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a frozen onion and pepper medley.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (16-oz.) pkg. frozen cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 cup frozen pearl onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, thawed, drained
1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs, onions, salt and tomatoes; mix well.
Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, in small bowl, blend flour and water until smooth. Stir flour mixture into stew. Stir in bell pepper and onion stir-fry. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until stew has thickened and bell peppers are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 10 g