Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
  • 12 cup fine dry breadcrumb
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots, sliced about 1/2-inch thick
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped coarsely
  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup

Method

  • Mix eggs with dried onion, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper.
  • Blend meat in a and mix thoroughly.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
  • Form meat mixture into meatballs about 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter; brown on all sides in hot oil.
  • While meatballs are browning, place the potatoes, carrots, and celery in a crock pot (3-1/2 quart or larger); using a slotted spoon or spatula, place browned meatballs on the vegetables.
  • Quickly brown the onions and add to the crock pot.
  • Pour soup over all; cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.