Meatball Stew

*UPDATED
This is such a quick and easy recipe to throw in the crock pot.  It is such a good comfort food that I like to serve with corn bread.  If you try it out, I'd love to hear what you think!

Lately, I have been using frozen turkey meatballs instead of making my own.  This cuts down on the fat and makes this dish healthier and easier!  Also, feel free to add other veggies to adjust this to your liking.  I have added green beans and mushrooms before, which are both delicious!

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
OR
1 bag frozen meatballs

4 medium potatoes chunked
4 medium carrots chunked
1 medium onion diced
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
3 tsp vinegar
1 tsp basil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
For meatballs, in bowl combine beef, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; mix well. Shape into 1 inch meatballs. Brown meatballs on medium heat in large skillet.  If you are using frozen meatballs, just skip this step. 

Place potatoes, carrots, and onion in crock pot and top with meatballs. Combine ketchup, water, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 on low.

Enjoy!