Hobo Meatball Stew

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt or salt-free seasoning blend, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain.
Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with meatballs. Combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the vegetables are tender. Yield: 4 servings.