Meatloaf Stew For The Slow Cooker

1/4 cup water
5-6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut bite size
6 carrots, peeled and cut bite size
Salt, sprinkle
Pepper, sprinkle

1 large egg, fork-beaten
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tsp beef bouillon powder
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp ground thyme
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup soda cracker crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

1-1/2 lb ground beef

Pour first amount of water into 6 quart slow cooker. Add potato and carrot. Sprinkle with first amounts of salt and pepper.

Combine next 9 ingredients in bowl. Mix well.

Add ground beef. Mix well. Place over vegetables. Cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.