[recipe*] Meatball Stew (Crockpot version)

[Guest guest]

In keeping with the crock pot theme and saving

moolah, here is a good stand-by recipe we enjoy.

 

" Meatball " Stew (Crockpot version)

1 lrg. onion, chopped

2 Tbs. olive oil

3 medium potatoes, cubed

1 pkg. (16oz.) fresh baby carrots, quartered

3 celery ribs, sliced

1 pkg. frozen cooked veggie meatballs (MSF brand or whatever is available)

1 can tomato puree

1 cup mushroom gravy (mixed up a batch from a veggie powder mix according to

pkg

instructions)

1 cup water

1 envelope onion soup mix

Salt & pepper to taste

 

In a pan, saute onion in the oil, then add to the slow cooker.

Place potatoes, carrots, celery and meatballs in a slow cooker.

In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.

Pour over meatball mixture. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours

or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Makes 6 servings.

 

~ We like this served over a scoop of rice or fresh biscuits.

 

~ PT ~

 

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