Tender Salsa Beef

Dinner

This is my Mexican-style twist on comfort food. To keep it kid-friendly, use mild salsa.

Average Rating: 3.818181

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups salsa
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups hot cooked brown rice
Sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

Instructions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef with rice and if desired sliced jalapeno.
Freeze option:
Freeze individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice : 259 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 2 lean meat.