Meatball Stew

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon low sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
• 3 large parsnips, cut into 2 inch long pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 stir together egg, beef, onion, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of parsley, the parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. form into 1 inch meatballs (about 20) and set aside.
• 2 stir together 1/4 ketchup, 1/4 cup broth and the vinegar. place carrots, parsnips and onion in slow cooker and put meatballs on top. drizzle with ketchup mixture. cook on high for 3 1/2 hours and low for 5 hours.
• 3 stir together remaining parsley, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 1/4 ketchup, 1 tablespoon broth and cornstarch. gently stir into slow cooker. cool until thick, 5 minutes.