Beef & mushroom stew

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean beef stew meat
Nonstick cooing spray
1cupChopped onion
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
3cupsCrimini or button mushrooms
(about 1/2 pound), halved
1cupDry vermouth
1cupLow-salt chicken broth
3tablespoonsFresh orange juice
1teaspoonDied basil
½teaspoonDried thyme
3Garlic cloves, crushed
1canDiced tomatoes, (14.5 ounce)
Undrained
Flat-leafed parsley sprigs
(optional)

Directions

Trim fat from beef; cut beef into 1-inch cubes Coat large skillet with nonstick cooking Spray, place over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and onion; saute 5 minutes. Combine flour, salt and pepper, sprinkle over beef mixture, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add remaining ingredients (except parsley) and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

NOTE: Serve with Green chili Cornsticks for a quick meal.

Per serving: Calories 291 Fat 9.4g Cholesterol 86mg Sodium 608mg Percent calories from fat 29%

Dallas Morning News 10/9/96 Typos by Bobbie Beers