Hearty Meatball Stew

• 3 lbs 93% lean ground beef or 3 lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups beef broth, low salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup carrot, chopped fine
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning

1. Combine beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Form into 2 inch round balls.
4. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat until hot.
5. Brown meatballs on all sides.
6. Add remaining ingredients to 5 or 6 quart crock-pot or slow cooker and stir well.
7. Add meatballs to crock-pot and mix gently to coat meatballs.
8. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or on high 2 to 4 hours.
9. Serve on top of spaghetti or serve just plain with extra cheese sprinkle on top and garlic bread.

ground beef, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, romano cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil, water, beef broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, carrot, onion, celery, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-meatball-stew-251771 (may not work)