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Summer's End Stew

Summer's End Stew
My family loves stew, and this recipe is perfect for the last few vegetables left in the garden. The best part of this recipe is that you can substitute whatever is available in your garden. It's perfect with freshly baked bread.
16 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Cook: 1 hour 40 min.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 to 12 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut up
  • 2 cups tomato juice or water
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 4 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 to 5 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 cups fresh cut green beans
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 to 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil over medium-high heat. Add the
  • tomatoes, tomato juice or water, onions, garlic, pepper, and salt if
  • desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, corn, green beans, peas and celery. Cover
  • and simmer for 30 minutes. Add zucchini; simmer 10-15 minutes longer
© Taste of Home 2013

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Summer's End Stew (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley and sugar.
  • Yield: 16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 cup, without added salt) equals 189 calories, 6 g fat (0 saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 meat.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
© Taste of Home 2013