vegetable meatball stew

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 medium peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 large onion, cut into eighths
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 - egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional