20-Minute Hamburger Skillet Stew

Ingredients

The Register:
- 1/4 lb Lean ground beef^
- 1 large Onion, sliced wafer-thin
- 4 Carrots, sliced wafer-thin
- 2 Potatoes, halved, sliced wafer-thin
- 3 Ribs celery, sliced wafer- thin
- 1 c. Boiling water
- 2 tsp. Beef extract OR bouillon
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp. Dried thyme
- Salt OR garlic salt
- Pepper
- 1/4 c. Dry red wine OR tomato juice
- 2 tbs. All purp flour
Per Serving:
- Cal 230 with water OR
- 240 with broth and wine

Instructions

Use melon baller and shape meat into tiny meatballs. Brown in skillet. Discard any fat. Stir onion into skillet and cook 1 min. Add boiling water
or broth and extract or bouillon. Add remaining veggies, seasonings. Cover, cook over low heat, 15 mins until vegs are tender. Combine wine or water and flour in covered jar. Shake and stir into skillet. Cook and stir until sauce is thick, 4 mins. S: The Slim Gourmet

Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #149

Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 19:35:21 -0700

From: Dan Schamber <dansch@haven.ios.com>