Italian Meatball Stew

Italian Meatball Stew

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1/2	pound	ground beef -- lean
2	large	eggs
1/2	cup	bread crumbs -- fine, dry
1/4	cup	milk
2	tablespoons	parmesan cheese -- grated
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1/8	teaspoon	garlic powder
6	medium	carrots -- peeled, bite size
1	can	tomato paste -- (6 oz.)
1	cup	water
1/2	teaspoon	oregano
1/2	teaspoon	basil
1	cup	beef boullion
1	teaspoon	seasoned salt
16	ounces	italian vegetables -- (frozen)

Preparation:

Mix first 8 ingredients and form into firm meatballs, set aside. Place the bite size pieces of carrots into the bottom of the crockpot and place meatballs on top. Mix all the rest of the ingredients (except Italian vegetables) together and pour on top of the meatballs. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Add the thawed Italian vegetables and turn the crockpot to HIGH. Cover and continue to cook on HIGH for 1/2 hour, or until the vegetables are done. Serve over or with, noodles or pasta.