Meatball and Vegetable Stew - University of Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni Association : Univ

Ingredients

• 8 oz (227 g) ground extra lean veal
• 8 oz (227 g) ground extra lean beef or pork
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) salsa
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) sodium reduced beef broth
• 1 pkg (227 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) baby carrots
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) water
• Hot pepper sauce (optional)