Text Box: Winter Beef Stew Pears and apples, winter's finest fruits, complement lean beef in this hearty stew. Number of Servings: 6 Serving Size: 1 cup with 3-4 oz beef Ingredients Measure Weight Canola oil 1 Tbsp Chopped onions 1 cup Garlic cloves, minced 3 each Carrots, cut into 1-inch slices 2 each Lean stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 ½ lbs Low-fat, low-sodium beef broth 3 cups Paprika 1 tsp Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste 1 each Mixed pears and apples, unpeeled and 1 ½ cups chopped into 1-inch pieces Preparation Instructions Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add carrots and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the meat and brown. Drain off any accumulated fat. Add the broth, paprika, pepper and salt (if desired). Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 ¼ hours. Add the apples and pears and cover. Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the apples and pears are soft, but not mushy. Text Box: *Healthy Hint: Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats that can be high in saturated and trans fats. Remember that fats are high in calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, watch your portion sizes of added fat.