Meatball Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. red wine
1 bay leaf
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 c. carrots
1 c. celery
3/4 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. pepper
6 oz. tomato paste
3 c. water
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Combine meat, crumbs, 1/4 cup milk, salt and pepper; make 1-inch meatballs.
In large saucepan, combine garlic, paste, wine, water, bay leaf, oregano, thyme and meatballs.
Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add potatoes and carrots; simmer for 30 minutes.
Add celery; simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.