Beef and Bean Stew

By Tonya_Speed

Per Serving: 329 Calories; 15g Fat (41.0% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 54mg Cholesterol; 708mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless beef (round or rump)
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium onions, quartered
• 1 19-ounce can beans in sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 10-ounce can beef broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cut beef into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven; add meat and garlic and sauté until meat is browned. Add onions, beans, honey, beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Transfer to a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This dish begs for mashed potatoes! Add some steamed broccoli and steamed baby carrots for a well-rounded meal!

VEGETARIANS: Skip the beef and add another can of beans!