Microwave Meatball Stew

Name: Microwave Meatball Stew
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoon onion soup mix; 1 pound ground beef; 15 ounce whole potatoes, drained, quartered; 1 1/4 cup frozen sliced carrots; 1 1/4 cup frozen peas; 10 3/4 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 10 1/2 ounce condensed beef broth, undiluted; 1/2 teaspoon dried savory; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoon water; 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Taste of Home|Oct. 7, 2013 2:22 pm EST

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For a short cut to make meatballs, use this recipe. In no time you will have homemade meatball stew ready to go for dinner.

Servings

6

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoon onion soup mix
1 pound ground beef
15 ounce whole potatoes, drained, quartered
1 1/4 cup frozen sliced carrots
1 1/4 cup frozen peas
10 3/4 ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
10 1/2 ounce condensed beef broth, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, crumbs, onion and soup mix.
Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
Place in a microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
Turn meatballs and microwave 3-4 minutes longer; drain.
In a large bowl, combine the next seven ingredients; spoon over meatballs.
Cover and cook at 50% power for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Combine the cornstarch, water and browning sauce if desired until smooth; gradually stir into the stew.
Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally.