Yield: 8 servings Source: The Best Diabetes CookbookIngredients Meatballs: 8 oz lean ground beef 1 egg 2 T ketchup or chili sauce 2 T seasoned bread crumbs 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp chili powder Stew: 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1-1/4 C chopped onions 3/4 C chopped carrots 3-1/2 C beef stock 1 can (19 oz) tomatoes, crushed 3/4 C canned chick peas, drained 1 T tomato paste 2 tsp granulated sugar 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1-1/4 tsp dried basil 2/3 C sm shell pasta
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In large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, ketchup, bread crumbs, garlic and ch ili powder; mix well. Form each 1/2 tablespoon into a meatball and place on a baking sheet; cover and set aside. In large nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and carrots cook for 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Stir in stock, tomatoes, chick peas, tomato paste, sugar, chili powder, oregano and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and let cook for 20 minutes. Bring to a boil again and stir in pasta and meatballs; let simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm, and meatballs are cooked.**Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe):Calories: 203, Carbohydrate: 26 g, Fiber: 3 g,Protein: 11 g, Fat: 7 g, Sodium: 831 mg, Cholesterol: 43 mg Recipe source: A_L_I_ACookingCorner yahoo group, submitted by angelkisses
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