Meatball Ragout

Hearty soup would be good with crusty bread on the side.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 1 (10 ounce) can  condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon thyme
• 1  small bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) package  frozen stew vegetables
•  water

Directions

1. Mix ground beef, onions, salt and pepper. Form into walnut-size balls.
2. Heat oil in skillet and brown meatballs. Drain off fat.
3. In a large pot put meatballs, soup, broth, tomatoes, herbs and vegetables.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
6. Remove bay leaf and serve hot ragout.