This low fat crockpot beef and black bean stew makes a warming meal for a cold or wet evening. While it's true that the leanest cuts of beef can be tough, a day in the crockpot will tenderize the toughest of cuts.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours, 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3/4 pound lean stewing beef
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 4-ounce can diced jalapenos
- 1 15-ounce can reduced sodium black beans
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Preparation:
Coat bottom of a 3-4 quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Place chopped onion in the pot, followed by beef, tomatoes, jalapenos and black beans. Add cumin and chili powder, and mix into the juices a little.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Serves 4.
Per Serving: Calories 289, Calories form Fat 69, total Fat 7.6g (sat 2.7g), Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 513mg, Carbohydrate 29.4g, Fiber 9.1g, Protein 25.5g
