SUMMER'S END STEW

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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 or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges