Southwestern Beef Stew

American Heart Association - Healthy Family Meals - 150 Recipes Everyone Will Love "What could be more comforting than a slow-cooker stew ready and waiting at dinnertime? Just dish it out, turn off the TV, and gather the family to talk over the day's events as you eat." 340 Calories; 11.0 g Fat; 71 mg Cholesterol; 459 mg Sodium; 36 g Carbs; 7 g Fiber; 13 g Sugars; 26 g Protein 1 Serving = 1 1/4 Cups

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by debbilemaywest

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped

1 large cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 large chopped

1 9-ounce package thawed

1 pound all visible fat discarded, patted dry

1/4 teaspoon

1/8 teaspoon

2 teaspoons

1 14.5-ounce can undrained

1 4-ounce can drained

1/2 cup

1 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon grated

1/4 teaspoon crumbled

1/4 cup

2 tablespoons

2 tablespoons


Directions

In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir together the onions and bell pepper. Scatter the garlic on top. Add the corn. (Don't stir.) Put the meat on a plate. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the meat for 7 to 9 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the skillet from the heat. Spoon the meat into the slow cooker. In the same skillet, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, green chiles, salsa, cumin, orange zest, and oregano, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the orange juice. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 8 to 9 hours, or until the meat is tender. About 10 minutes before serving, increase the heat to high. (Cooking only on the high setting is not recommended for this recipe.) In a small bowl, stir together the cornmeal and water. Gently stir into the stew. Let cook for 10 minutes to thicken.

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