Savory Beef Stew

Another yummy recipe we found in the newspaper!  I'm not a huge fan of beef stews but this one was REALLY yummy!!

2 pounds well trimmed beef stew mean, cut into 1" cubes

4 carrots, cut into 1" chunks

2 (14.5 ounce) cans undrained diced no-salt-added tomatoes

1 medium onion, cut into wedges

1 (1.5 ounce) packet slow cooker beef stew seasoning

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup dry red wine or low-sodium beef broth

1 tablespoon fresh chopped or 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary leaves

8 slices toasted Italian bread

In a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, place beef, carrots, tomatoes and onion.  In a small bowl blend seasoning mix, water, wine or broth and rosemary.  Pour over beef  and vegetables; toss to coat.  Cover. Cook 8 hours on low.  To serve, place 1 slice toasted bread into each bowl.  Spoon stew over bread.

Makes 8 servings.  Prep time: 10 minutes.  Cooking time: 8 hours on low

Per serving:  310 calories, 27 grams protein, 9 grams fat (26 percent calories from fat), 3.2  grams saturated fat, 27 grams carbs, 71 milligrams cholesterol, 742 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber

(Susan Nicholson, http://www.7daymenuplanner.com/)