Beef Stew

1 1/2

cups

Acine de Pepe, Ditalini or other small pasta shape, uncooked

2

Tbs

vegetable oil

1

lb

lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks

3/4

cup

chopped onion

9

cups

hot water

3

Tbs

beef-flavor instant bouillon

1

large bay leaf

1

tsp

basil leaves

1/8

tsp

pepper

1 1/2

cups

sliced carrots

1 1/2

cups

sliced celery

1

14.5-oz. can stewed tomatoes

1

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil. Coat beef with flour. Add beef cubes and onion; cook until beef is browned.

2

Add water, bouillon, bay leaf, basil and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.

3

Add carrots, celery and tomatoes. Cook 15 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Stir in pasta. Cook until pasta is tender, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Servings: 8

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe.

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

264

Calories From Fat (28%)

74,25

% Daily Value

Total Fat 8g

12%

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 598mg

25%

Total Carbohydrates 30g

10%

Protein 16g

32%

Recipe Type: Main Dish, Meat, Pasta