Slow Cooker Easy Italian Meatball Stew

By ldelmas

Prep Time: 10 Min

Total Time: 8 Hr 10 Min

Makes: 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
1 In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs, onions, salt and tomatoes; mix well. 2 Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. 3 About 20 minutes before serving, in small bowl, blend flour and water until smooth. Stir flour mixture into stew. Stir in bell pepper and onion stir-fry. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until stew has thickened and bell peppers are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese. .Pearl onions are mild-flavored onions just 1/2-inch in diameter. They are a common addition to stew.
Prepare your favorite homemade meatballs to use in this stew using 1 1/4 pounds of ground meat.
Try this stew over pasta—penne or ziti work great. Serve it with a loaf of crusty French bread