Smoky Joe's Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

Shared by: Gillion

4.5 Points Per Serving

1 pound well-trimmed beef cubes

3/4 cup each drained salsa and barbecue sauce

1 (1.25-ounce) packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix

2 cups frozen corn

2 (15-ounce) cans rinsed and drained black beans

1 (19-ounce) can rinsed and drained chickpeas or garbanzo beans

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

In a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco mix and corn; mix well. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours or low 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender.

Add beans and cilantro; mix well. Cover and let stand 5 minutes for beans to heat through.

Serves 8

Nutrition information per serving: 301 calories; 23g protein; 5g fat (15% of calories; 0.8g saturated); 40g carbohydrate; 35mg cholesterol; 1,002mg sodium; 11g fiber.