Beef Stew

Ingredients:

2 pounds  stew beef

4 turnips -- peeled, and cut into chunks

1 onion -- coarsely chopped

1 can  diced tomatoes - (15 oz)

Italian seasoning -- to taste
Salt -- to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Brown beef in a skillet in a small amount of oil.

You are just searing the outside, don't worry about cooking through.

Place all ingredients in a stew pot, add enough water to just cover.  Heat to boiling. 

Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold water, and stir into the stew. 

Return to boil, and allow to boil until broth is thicker.

This recipe yields 6 servings; 9.5 carb grams per serving.

Comments:  You can add some other vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, green beans, but be sure to adjust the carb counts.

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