Hobo Meatball Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into chunks
2 carrots, cut into chunks
1/2 c. catsup
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. dried basil

Preparation

In a bowl, combine beef, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain.
Place potatoes, carrots and onions in a slow cooker; top with meatballs.
Combine catsup, water, vinegar, basil and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Yields 4 servings.