meat ball stew

Ingredients

• FOR THE SOUP
• 5 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 package (1 lb) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
• 5 cans (14 oz.) beef broth
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon whole dried thyme
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• FOR THE MEAT BALLS
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup italian dry bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon steak sauce