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Meatball Stew |
8 ounces lean ground beef (10% or less fat) 8 ounces ground skinless turkey breast 1 medium onion, minced 1/4 medium green bell pepper, minced 2 ounces uncooked long-grain rice 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 cup pearl onions 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (no salt added) 1 cup baby carrots 2 medium celery stalks, sliced 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth 1 garlic clove, minced In medium bowl, combine beef, turkey, minced onion, bell pepper, rice, parsley, salt, black pepper, thyme and marjoram; form into 12 equal meatballs. Set aside. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add pearl onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 8-10 minutes, until onions are golden brown. Stir in tomato sauce, carrots, celery, broth and garlic; bring liquid to a boil. Add meatballs in a single layer; spoon liquid over meatballs. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, basting once or twice with liquid, 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through. Divide evenly among 4 plates and serve. SERVING (3 MEATBALLS WITH 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE MIXTURE) PROVIDES: 1/4 Fat, 3 1/4 Vegetables, 3 Proteins, 1/2 Bread. PER SERVING: 294 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 68 mg Cholesterol, 402 mg Sodium, 28 g Total Carbohydrate, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 29 g Protein, 50 mg Calcium Makes 4 servings |