Southwestern Beef Stew
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
1
pound beef for stew, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1
large onion, cut into chunks
2
teaspoons fresh or bottled minced garlic
1
can (about 14 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2
cup salsa or picante sauce
12
ounces red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1
cup (4 ounces) baby carrots
2
green or yellow bell peppers (or 1 of each), cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4
cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation:
1.
Place flour and seasonings in large resealable food storage bag. Add beef; shake to coat. Heat oil in large deep nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Remove beef from bag, reserving remaining flour mixture. Add beef to skillet; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2.
Add onion and garlic to same skillet. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle reserved flour mixture over onion mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Add beef broth and salsa; bring to a boil. Return beef and any accumulated juices to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer over low heat 40 minutes.
3.
Stir in potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. Cover; simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Serving Suggestion
Cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to this flavorful stew. Note
Substitute 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning for mixture of salt, chili powder and cumin, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1-1/4 cups stew |
| Fiber |
3 g |
| Carbohydrate |
20 g |
| Cholesterol |
47 mg |
| Saturated Fat |
2 g |
| Total Fat |
6 g |
| Calories from Fat |
22 % |
| Calories |
225 |
| Protein |
24 g |
| Sodium |
622 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Vegetable |
1 |
| Starch |
1 |
| Meat |
2 |