meatballs in veggie sauce

A great recipe to "Clean out"

 The veggie's in the fridge.

Growing up and even now,

My mom is kinda famous

For this yummy meatball.

In a crockpot:

1\2 can tomato juice

Chopped Celery

Sliced Onions

Diced Peppers

Diced tomatoes

Minced garlic

You can also add:

Torn Spinach

Mushrooms

Diced zuchinni ....

Really 

Any veggies that are left in the crisper.

Sprinkle with:

Pepper

Salt

Red pepper flakes to taste

Stir well

Add pre made meatballs

- count on 2 or 3 per person.

Turn on high heat

And bring to a boil

Covered.

Stir

Then reduce heat

And half remove lid

For steam to escape.

Evaluate if the meatballs need

Some more tomato juice.

The mixture should be juicy 

But not all liquid.

Allow to simmer for an hour

Then reduce heat to low.

As you can see in the photo

You can also speed up this recipe

By doing it on the stove.

At parties

The meatballs are served as a 

Buffet item or appetizer.

If using for a main course,

The sauce is fabulous on egg noodles

Or spaghetti.

Leftovers make fantastic meat ball subs

Made on hot dog buns with shredded cheese.

"Bon appetit!"