All Day Meatball Stew

This is another stew I am going to try soon.  I know I have said this before but in the winter there is nothing better than putting a bunch of stuff in your crockpot and coming home after work and being greeted by the aroma of a completed meal!

2 12oz. pkgs. frozen, fully cooked Italian meatballs
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1lb. fresh baby carrots
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 14.5oz. jar sliced mushrooms
2 8oz. cans tomato sauce
1 10.5oz. can condensed beef broth
3/4 C. water
3/4 C red wine or beef broth
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1/2 C. cup cold water

Place meatballs, potatoes, carrots, onion and mushrooms in a crock pot.  Combine the tomato sauce, broth, water, wine garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl; pour over top.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.  Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew.  Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.