Italian Meatball Stew (Crock Pot)

You can vary this dish with your favorite combination of frozen or fresh vegetables

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  fine dry breadcrumb
• 2  eggs, slightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  cups beef broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry basil, crushed
• 1 (16 ounce) package  italian style  vegetables, cooked and drained

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Form into 2 inch balls.
3. Place meatballs in bottom of crock pot.
4. Combine tomato paste, broth, seasoned salt, oregano and basil.
5. Pour mixture over meat.
6. Cover.
7. Cook low 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
8. Stir in cooked vegetables.
9. Cover and cook on high 10-15 mins til mixture is hot.