CABBAGE PATCH STEW

Cabbage Patch Stew Recipe

"On a chilly day, a hearty helping of this recipe is a welcome treat when you come home in the evening," 

* 14 Servings
* Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 pounds ground beef *ground turkey would lower the fat
* 4 celery ribs, chopped
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 7 cups chopped cabbage
* 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 3 cups beef broth
* 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
* 2 medium carrots, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* Pepper to taste

Directions

* In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until cabbage and carrots are tender. 

Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Nutrition Facts:
One 1-cup serving (prepared with lean ground beef,
no-salt-added tomato sauce and reduced-sodium broth) equals 

170 calories,
5 g fat (0 saturated fat),
18 mg cholesterol,
194 mg sodium,
16 g carbohydrate,
0 fiber,
15 g protein. 

Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 meat,
1 starch.