Mix and Match Meatball Stew

• 1 lb ground beef
• 14 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs (choose ONE) or 14 cup finely crushed saltines (choose ONE) or 14 cup quick-cooking oats (choose ONE)
• 12 teaspoon basil (choose ONE) or 12 teaspoon oregano (choose ONE) or 12 teaspoon thyme, crushed (choose ONE)
• 1 egg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed French onion soup (choose ONE) or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup (choose ONE) or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can vegetable beef soup (choose ONE)
• 14 cup water
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks or 1 12 cups celery, cut into 1/2 chunks or 1 12 cups cut green beans
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, crumbs, herb, egg and garlic; mix thoroughly but do not overmix or the meat will become tough.
2. Shape into 20 meatballs.
3. In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook meatballs until browned on all sides.
4. Pour off fat.
5. Stir soup and water into skillet; stir in potatoes, vegetable and onion.
6. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
7. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed.
8. Garnish with parsley.

ground beef, bread crumbs, basil, egg, garlic, oil, condensed french onion soup, water, potatoes, carrots, onion, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mix-and-match-meatball-stew-357647 (may not work)