Meat Ball Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed French onion soup
1/4 c. water
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, thyme, egg and garlic; mix thoroughly.
Shape into 20 meat balls.
In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook meat balls until browned on all sides.
Pour off fat.
Stir soup and water into skillet; stir in potatoes, carrots and onion.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, adding more water, if needed.
Garnish with parsley.
Makes 4 servings.