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Slow-Cooker Easy Italian Meatball Stew

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 8 hr 10 min
  • Servings 4
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Showcase Mediterranean flavors for this slow-cooked dish, with easy canned tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a frozen onion and pepper medley.
Updated May 12, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) pkg. frozen cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
  • 1 cup frozen pearl onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, thawed, drained
  • 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs, onions, salt and tomatoes; mix well.
  • 2
    Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • 3
    About 20 minutes before serving, in small bowl, blend flour and water until smooth. Stir flour mixture into stew. Stir in bell pepper and onion stir-fry. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until stew has thickened and bell peppers are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Pearl onions are mild-flavored onions just 1/2-inch in diameter. They are a common addition to stew.
  • tip 2
    Prepare your favorite homemade meatballs to use in this stew using 1 1/4 pounds of ground meat.
  • tip 3
    Try this stew over pasta—penne or ziti work great. Serve it with a loaf of crusty French bread.

Nutrition

495 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 32g Protein, 36g Total Carbohydrate, 10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
495
Calories from Fat
225
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
1480mg
62%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
10g
Protein
32g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
22%
22%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
26%
26%
Iron
28%
28%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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