Winter Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil, canola
• 1 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
• 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 2 carrot(s), cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 1/2 pounds beef, stew meat, lean, c ut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 cup(s) broth, beef, low-fat, low-sodium
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup(s) apple(s), unpeeled, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup(s) pear(s), unpeeled, chopped into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the meat and brown. Drain off any accumulated fat. Add the broth, paprika, pepper, and salt.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/4 hours. Add the apples and pears and cover. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the apples and pears are soft, but not mushy.

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 223, 

Saturated Fat: 2g, 

Sodium: 156mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 3g, 

Total Fat: 8g, 

Carbs: 14g, 

Sugars: 9g, 

Cholesterol: 59mg, 

Protein: 27g

 

Exchanges: 

Starch: 1, 

Lean Meat: 3, 

Fat: 1

Carb Choices: 1