Hearty Beef Stew
serves 4

Hearty Beef Stew

Wonderfully hearty beef stew has thick chunks of beef and vegetables. It's a great way to keep warm on a cold wintery day.

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1 pound beef cut into 3/4- inch cubes
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup carrots (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
3/4 cup celery (sliced 1/4 inch thick)

3/4 cup zucchini (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
1 large potato chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup red wine
1-6 ounce can no-sodium tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1. In medium size bowl, thoroughly mix beef and flour.
2. Add the oil to the bottom of a slow cooker and add garlic, onions, and beef mixing well.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well, cover, and set the slow cooker to the high setting.
4. Cook for 4 to 4-1/5 hours.

Calories 432, Fat 9.1g, Cholesterol 101mg, Sodium 214mg
Carbohydrates 34.9g, Fiber 6.7g, Sugars 10.1g, Protein 39.6g