20 minute hamburger skillet stew

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼poundsLean ground beef^
1largeOnion, sliced wafer-thin
4Carrots, sliced wafer-thin
2Potatoes, halved, sliced wafer-thin
3Ribs celery, sliced wafer- thin
1cupBoiling water
2teaspoonsBeef extract OR bouillon
2Bay leaves
¼teaspoonDried thyme
Salt OR garlic salt
Pepper
¼cupDry red wine OR tomato juice
2tablespoonsAll purp flour
Cal 230 with water OR
240 with broth and wine

Directions

THE REGISTER

PER SERVING

Use melon baller and shape meat into tiny meatballs. Brown in skillet.

Discard any fat. Stir onion into skillet and cook 1 min. Add boiling water or broth and extract or bouillon. Add remaining veggies, seasonings. Cover, cook over low heat, 15 mins until vegs are tender.

Combine wine or water and flour in covered jar. Shake and stir into skillet. Cook and stir until sauce is thick, 4 mins. S: The Slim Gourmet