Southwest Beef Stew

By nurseliz

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 7 hours

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
• 1-1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, black beans, broth, tomatoes, garlic powder and seasoning blend. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
Stir in rice; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Yield: 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 228 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 482 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable