SAVORY BRAISED BEEF

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FOR the first time in 23 years, I'm again cooking for two. It's quite an adjustment, but I'm getting adept at making the changes. But my husband and I enjoy this delicious dish-with meat, potatoes and vegetables, it's a meal in itself. -Eva Knight Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast
3/4 cup water
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 small new potatoes, halved
2 cabbage wedges (about 2 inches thick)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons water

Steps:

Trim fat from meat and cut into 1-in. cubes; brown in a skillet coated with cooking spray. Add water, apple, onion, salt if desired and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. , Add potatoes and cabbage; cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend cornstarch and water; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges