Meatball Stew

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2         

pounds            

potatoes -- petite golden

1               

small                

onion -- diced

1               

clove                

garlic -- minced

1               

cup                   

frozen green beans

1               

cup                   

frozen green peas

1               

cup                   

frozen corn kernels

1               

cup                   

salsa -- extra chunky

1               

cup                   

red wine

8               

ounces             

no salt added tomato sauce

1                

tablespoon     

Dijon mustard

1                

tablespoon   

Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2          

teaspoons      

Italian seasoning

1                

pound              

ground beef -- extra lean

1                

clove                

garlic -- minced

3                

tablespoons    

green onions -- minced

1                

cup                   

bread crumbs

1                

whole               

egg

1                

tablespoon      

Worcestershire sauce

1                

tablespoon      

no salt added tomato paste

1/4             

cup                   

red wine

2                

tablespoons    

olive oil

1                

teaspoon          

Italian seasoning

Cut potatoes into quarters. Put into crockpot. Add onions, garlic, beans, peas, corn and salsa. Mix well.
Mix together red wine, tomato sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Mix together well. Pour over vegetables and mix well.
Mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, Italian seasoning and tomato sauce together. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch meatballs.
Heat oil in large frying pan. Add meatballs. Brown on all sides. Put meatballs into crockpot. Add 1/4 cup of red wine to frying pan and cook stirring up all of the browned bits from frying the meatballs. Pour over top of stew.
Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours until vegetables are cooked through. Makes 8 servings.
Per Serving: 390 Calories; 15g Fat (36.2% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 63mg Cholesterol; 401mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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