Busy-Day Dinner Recipe

By McCarleyRHLAC

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 312 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 896 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 21 g protein.


Total WWpts per serving: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes. Add water if a thinner stew is desired. Yield: 6 servings.