Slow Cooker Meatball Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 - 1 cup water
1 lb carrot, small cut & ready to eat
1 lb small red potato, 2 1/2 to 3 inches cut into quarters
1 (14 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cooked meatballs
1 (12 ounce) can beef gravy
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Mexican styled preferred)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes (optional)
1 -3 dash hot sauce, Franks Red Hot
1/2 - 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Preparation

***VERY IMPORTANT - Layer all ingredients into the slow cooker in order shown on the ingredient list!
Cover; cook on LOW setting for 8-10 hours.
Stir gently before serving.