Low-fat Beef and Black-eyed Peas

Low Fat Crockpot Beef and Black Eyed Peas

The crockpot does wonders for lean cuts of beef, which can be tough and chewy. A day in the crockpot makes it meltingly tender. The beauty of this all-in-one meal is that beef is just one part of this stew, so you really don't need to use more than 3/4 of a pound to feed six people. Added protein and fiber comes from the black-eyed peas.

INGREDIENTS:

1 large onion, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 3 ribs of celery, chopped 3 small red potatoes, quartered 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 8-ounce pack sliced mushrooms 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 2 Bay leaves 3/4 pound lean stewing beef 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 3 cups no-salt added tomato sauce

PREPARATION:

Coat a 4 to 5 quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add vegetables, followed by black-eyed peas, bay leaves, beef, Worcestershire Sauce and tomato sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Serves 6

Per Serving: Calories 276, Calories from Fat 38, Total Fat 4.2g (sat 1.4g), Cholesterol 32mg, Sodium 114mg, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 9.1g, Protein 21.3g

Source About.com Low Fat Cooking Guide

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