The crockpot does wonders for lean cuts of beef, which can be tough and chewy. A day in the crockpot makes it meltingly tender. The beauty of this all-in-one meal is that beef is just one part of this stew, so you really don't need to use more than 3/4 of a pound to feed six people. Added protein and fiber comes from the black-eyed peas.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours,
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 ribs of celery, chopped
- 3 small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 8-ounce pack sliced mushrooms
- 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 2 Bay leaves
- 3/4 pound lean stewing beef
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 cups no-salt added tomato sauce
Preparation:
Coat a 4 quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add vegetables, followed by black-eyed peas, bay leaves, beef, Worcestershire Sauce and tomato sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours.Serves 6
Per Serving: Calories 276, Calories from Fat 38, Total Fat 4.2g (sat 1.4g), Cholesterol 32mg, Sodium 114mg, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 9.1g, Protein 21.3g
