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All-Day Meatball Stew

All-Day Meatball Stew
Frozen meatballs and convenient jarred mushrooms with cans of tomato sauce and beef broth simplify this homey stew that cooks all day. Each bite boasts lots of fresh veggie flavor and comforting rich gravy. It smells so good while it cooks, it’s hard to resist! —Anita Hoffman, Holland, Pennsylvania
8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 8-1/2 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound fresh baby carrots
  • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

  • Place the meatballs, potatoes, carrots, onion and mushrooms in a 5-
  • or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce,
  • broth, water, wine, garlic powder and pepper; pour over top. Cover
  • and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover
  • and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Yield:
  • 8 servings (3 quarts).
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 384 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 1,317 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 19 g protein.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
© Taste of Home 2013