Hearty Beef and Green Bean Stew

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 ounces beef round, cut into 1" cubes

1 cup chopped onion

2 cups (1" pieces) chopped potatoes

1/2 cup (1" pieces) peeled and chopped carrots

1/2 cup (1" pieces) peeled and chopped parsnip

1 tablespoon parsley

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1 cup low-sodium V8 juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/4 cup water

1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed

1. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix together egg and milk.

2. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in milk mixture. Blend together just until a dough is formed.

3. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup) into pot with simmering broth. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Per Serving: Calories: 78 | Fat: 1 g | Saturated fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 25 mg | Sodium: 600 mg | Total carbohydrates: 12 g | Dietary fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 2 g | Protein: 4 g