Combine beef, garlic powder, bread crumbs, eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well; form into one-inch balls and set aside. In a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat, bring water, chicken bouillon granules or cubes, wine or broth and bay leaf to a boil. Add meatballs and cook for 10 minutes. Add onion powder and potatoes; cook for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Blend butter and flour together to form a paste; add to stew. Cook and stir until heated through and slightly thickened. Discard bay leaf.
Recipe by Thrifty DIY Diva at https://www.thriftydiydiva.com/meatball-cream-stew/