What better to warm up a chilly day than a bowl of stew - and it's even better when it's good for you! This stew is made especially flavorful with fresh vegetables and Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. (45mL) Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend
• 1 lb (454g) lean beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup (240mL) carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1/2 cup (120mL) celery , cut into slices
• 1 1/2 cups (360mL) red-skinned potatoes, about 5 small potatoes, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups (360mL) cut green beans, fresh or frozen
• 1 14.5 Oz. can (406g) low sodium beef broth
• 1 14.5 Oz. can (406g) canned low sodium diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. canola oil

Directions:

1. Coat meat in flour. Brown meat in oil in a large heavy Dutch oven on all sides, about 10 minutes.
2. Add carrots, celery, Mrs. Dash® Garlic and Herb Seasoning, potatoes, green beans, and broth in the Dutch oven.
3. Cook on stove top low heat for 3 hours, watching carefully not to boil over.

Recipe Summary:

Serves: 5

Serving Size: 14 oz/415g

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 3 hr, 30 min

Nutritional Information:

Calories:279 % of Calories from Fat:35 % Total Fat:11 g     Saturated Fat:2 g     Unsaturated Fat:6 g     Trans Fat:0 g Cholesterol:51 mg Sodium:259 mg  Potassium:518 mg Carbohydrates:20 g Fiber:4 g Protein:24 g

moderate sodium