Jamaican Meat Balls

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds minced beef
 * 1 egg slightly beaten
 * 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons shortening
 * 1 1/2 cup Beef broth
 * 1 can tomato soup
 * 1 sprig thyme
 * 4 medium carrots pared & diced
 * 4 medium carrots potatoes & diced
 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Mix Beef, egg, bread crumbs, onions, black pepper & salt
 * 2) Shape into meatballs
 * 3) Brown meatballs in frying pan or skillet pour off oil.
 * 4) Add remaining ingredients.
 * 5) Cook over medium heat, stirring now & then until done (30-40 minutes).