Hearty Meatball Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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