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Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew

Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 6 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 2-1/4 Hr. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 lb. beef chuck shoulder pot roast, cut into 1-in. pieces
2 ancho chiles (dried chiles)
1 c. boiling water
3 Tbsp. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. ea.) spicy diced tomatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-in. pieces
toppings: chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

1. Remove and discard stems and seeds from chiles. Pour boiling water over chiles in medium bowl; let stand 20 min. or until chiles are

softened. Drain chilies, reserving 1/2 c. of liquid. Place chiles, reserved 1/2 c. liquid, cornmeal and 1/2 tsp. salt in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Set aside.

2. Coat beef with cumin. Heat 1 Tbsp. 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 1-3/4 hr.

3. Add sweet potatoes to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and continue cooking 25 to 30 min. or until sweet potatoes and beef are fork-tender, stirring once.

4. Serve stew with Toppings, as desired.

* Cook's Tip: Two cans diced chili-style tomatoes may be substituted for spicy tomatoes.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.

Nutrition:

Calories: 286; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 57mg; Total Carbs: 20g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 26g; Sodium: 549mg;
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