ZESTY BEEF STEW

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Preparation couldn't be simpler for this hearty no-fuss stew! I created this dish when I didn't have some of my usual ingredients for vegetable beef soup. My husband says it's the best I ever made! -Margaret Turza, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
2 tablespoons medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges