Mediterranean Beef Stew

Mediterranean Beef Stew
From Cooking Light 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook

Work TIme: 5 minutes
Slow Cooker Cook Time: 5 hours or 8 hours

2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks
3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (2-inch) stick cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Place zucchini in bottom of a 3 1/2-quart electric slow cooker. Add beef and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high setting 5 hours or until meat is tender. OR, cover and cook on high setting 1 hour; reduce to low setting, and cook 7 hours. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.
Yield: 4 servings

Per Serving: Calories 193 (19% from fat)
Fat 4.0g (sat 1.3g)
Protein 22.8g
Carbohydrate 16.9g
Fiber 1.5g
Cholesterol 48mg
Sodium 572mg
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Very Lean Meat