Hobo Meatball Stew (In crockpot)

1 pound ground beef
1.5 t salt, divided
1/2 t pepper, divided
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1.5 t cider vinegar
1/2 t dried basil
3/4 cup frozen peas

In a bowl, combine beef, 1 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper, mix well. Shape into 1" balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain.
Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion in a slow cooker, top with the meatballs. Combine the ketchup, water, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours and 45 mins. Stir in peas; cook 15 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KDA1981.