Hobo Meatball Stew

By Karmagoddess

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 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

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

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.


Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with salt-free seasoning and no-salt-added ketchup) equals 402 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 1,324 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.