Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew - 3 WW pts

Weight Watcher POINTS® Value: 3 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 60 min Level of Difficulty: Easy For a hearty, delicious meal anytime make a batch and freeze it in single portions. When you want a quick meal, just microwave! Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium garlic clove(s), chopped 8 oz lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup(s) carrot(s), sliced 1 small green pepper(s), chopped 1 small onion(s), chopped 2 tsp canned tomato paste 2 cup(s) canned beef broth 1/2 cup(s) water 1 cup(s) canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Sauté garlic until golden. Brown veal, about 5 minutes; set aside. Add vegetables and cook until tender, 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, broth and water. Return veal to pan. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until veal is tender. Season to taste. Add beans; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Yields about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups per serving. Flavor Booster: To enhance the delicate taste of veal, tie 1 bay leaf, a fresh rosemary sprig, 3 or 4 leaves fresh sage and a strip of lemon peel in a muslin packet and simmer with the stew. Remove before serving.