Bankruptcy stew

Yield: 8 Servings

2 lb Lean beef round stk; -boneless      1/2 c Water;
1/2 c Tomato sauce;      4 lg Potatoes; peeled cubed
1 Green bell pepper; -slice thinly      1 Rib celery; chopped
1 Yellow onion; sliced thin      3 Carrots; peeled and sliced
1 Sprig fresh parsley -=OR=-      1 tb Dry parsley;
1 Bay leaf

Cut round steak into 1-inch cubes. Brown beef cubes over high heat in a nonstick skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 1 hour over medium heat until the meat is tender. 8 servings One serving = 345 calories 3 low-fat protein + 1 starch + 1 vegetable exchange 23 grams protein 22 grams carbohydrate 12 grams fat 482 mg sodium Adapted from Quick & Easy Diabetic Menus Betty Wedman 1993 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier Feb 94