Mediterranean Beef Stew

• boneless stewing beef, cubed Safeway 1 lb For $5.49 thru 02/09
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1-1/2 qt. onions, chopped
• 6 Tbsp. garlic, minced
• 4-1/2 qt. canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 qt. water
• 3 cups 25%-less-sodium beef broth
• 1-1/2 cups Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing
• sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 qt. zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 cups fresh basil, chopped

1. Dredge meat with flour; gently shake off excess.
2. Heat oil in large pan on medium heat.
3. Add meat and onions; cook 5 min.
4. or until meat is evenly browned and onions are crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
5. Add garlic; cook 1 min.
6. Add tomatoes, water, broth and dressing; stir to deglaze bottom of pan.
7. Stir in potatoes.
8. Bring to boil; simmer, partially covered, on medium-low heat 1 hour.
9. Stir in zucchini; simmer 20 to 30 min.
10. or until vegetables are tender and stew is thickened.
11. Stir in basil just before serving.

stewing beef, flour, canola oil, onions, garlic, salt, water, italian dressing, sweet potatoes, zucchini, fresh basil

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/mediterranean-beef-stew-123472.aspx (may not work)