Satisfying Beef Stew

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 6 hours Yield: 8 Servings 30 360 390 Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups water 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 medium carrots, sliced 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups frozen corn 1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon pepper Dash ground cloves 2 bay leaves Directions In a large skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine water and flour; pour over beef. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 8 servings. Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 330 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 680 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. Light-Bodied Red Wine Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.