Tomato Zucchini Stew

By Lori01

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork Sausage
• 1 lb Ground Sirloin
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery (3/4-inch pieces)
• 8 medium fresh tomatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into sixths
• 1 can Italian diced Tomatoes
• 4 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups canned whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 medium green peppers, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add celery and cook for 15 minutes; drain.
Add tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and water; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor's Note: Three 28-ounce cans of tomatoes with liquid (cut up) may be substituted for the fresh tomatoes and tomato juice.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 262 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 1,344 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 12 g protein.