Simmering savory stew

Nothing says “home is where the heart is” better than a satisfying bowl of savory stew — especially when it’s made in minutes instead of hours! Why don’t you stir up a pot of this and see if your family doesn’t agree?

Frontier Beef Stew

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup uncooked instant rice

1 (12-ounce) jar fat-free beef gravy

1 cup water

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cups diced cooked lean roast beef

1 1/2 cups frozen peas

1 (8-ounce) can diced carrots, rinsed and drained

In a large saucepan, combine onion, uncooked rice, beef gravy and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in undrained tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Add beef, peas and carrots. Mix well to combine. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.

HINT: If you don’t have leftover roast beef, purchase a chunk of cooked lean roast beef from your local deli, and dice when ready to prepare stew.

•Each serving equals: 221 calories, 5 g fat, 21 g protein, 766 mg sodium, 3 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable.