Meatball Vegetable Bake

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 slightly beaten egg
• 1 c. soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix
• dash of pepper
• 2 Tbsp. salad oil
• 1 lb. can tomatoes
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. beef flavored gravy base
• 1 1/2 c. carrots, sliced lengthwise and cut in thirds
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 c. bias-sliced celery chunks
• 1 1/2 c. peas

1. Thoroughly combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, soup mix and pepper.
2. Shape into 8 to 10 meatballs.
3. Brown lightly in hot oil in skillet.
4. Remove meatballs and drain off excess fat; add tomatoes.
5. Blend water, flour and gravy base.
6. Stir into tomatoes. Cook until mixture thickens and bubbles.
7. Place meatballs in casserole; add vegetables.
8. Pour thickened mixture over vegetables.
9. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, onion soup, pepper, salad oil, tomatoes, cold water, flour, beef flavored gravy base, carrots, onions, celery, peas

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=246635 (may not work)