Hearty Beef Stew

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb round steak (1/2 inch cubes) or ground chuck
• 2 (13 ½ oz) cans beef broth
• 2 (14 ½ oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 2 cup water
• 6 oz uncooked fun shaped pasta
• 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper (optional)

Preparation:

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Drain excess juices.

Add beef broth, tomatoes, carrot, onion, celery and water; bring to boil. Add pasta and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Add black-eyed peas; simmer an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Values per serving:
Calories: 322, Total Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 7 g