Meat Balls in Tomato Gravy

Description
Meatballs and a unique sauce, great served with your favorite Pasta, or as meatball subs on a crusty bread, with melted mozzarella and dipped into sauce.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb  lean ground Beef
 * 1 	egg
 * 1/2 	teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 	teaspoon chili powder
 * 1/4 	cup catsup
 * 1/2 	cup fine cracker crumbs
 * 1 	can tomato soup
 * 2 	cups water
 * 1 	teaspoon chili powder
 * 1/4 	teaspoon salt
 * 1 	large Onion, chopped
 * 1 	medium green pepper, chopped
 * 2-3 	cloves garlic, chopped
 * 1 	cup celery, chopped
 * 1 	bay leaf
 * 1 	Beef bouillon cube

Directions

 * Mix Beef, egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp chili powder, catsup and cracker crumbs.
 * Form into balls about the size of a walnut.
 * Set aside until the gravy is boiling.
 * Meanwhile combine remaining ingredients in a ovenproof dutch oven.
 * Bring to a boil.
 * Drop meatballs into boiling tomato gravy and cook 3 minutes.
 * Cover and place in oven.
 * Bake at 350 for at least 1 hour.
 * Serve over spaghetti.