Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew
Looking for a new take on Beef Stew? Slightly spicy ancho chilies add a burst of flavor to beef and hearty sweet potatoes. Top with your favorite fixings.
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2 hrs
45 min -
6
SERVINGS -
290
Cal -
26 g
Protein
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef Shoulder Roast Boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) spicy diced tomatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Toppings:
- Chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges (optional)
Cooking:
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Remove and discard stems and seeds from chiles. Pour boiling water over chiles in medium bowl; let stand 20 minutes or until chiles are softened. Drain chilies, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid. Place chiles, reserved 1/2 cup liquid, cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Set aside.
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Coat beef with cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Pour off drippings; return beef to stockpot. Add tomatoes and ancho chile mixture to stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
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Add sweet potatoes to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and continue cooking 25 to 30 minutes or until beef and sweet potatoes are fork-tender, stirring once.
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Serve stew with Toppings, as desired
Nutrition:
286 CALORIES
0 % *
2g SAT FAT
0 % DV **
26g PROTEIN
0 % DV
4.9 mg IRON
0 % DV
5.7 mg ZINC
0 % DV
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 286 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (2 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 57 mg Cholesterol; 549 mg Sodium; 20 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.1 g Dietary Fiber; 26 g Protein; 4.9 mg Iron; 8.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 2.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.7 mg Zinc; 26.3 mcg Selenium; 92.3 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Choline.
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