Recipe: Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew

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Time: 150 Minutes

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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Ingredients

  • 1 beef Cross Rib Roast, Chuck Arm Roast or Chuck Shoulder Roast, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 pounds)
  • 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 - Two cans diced chili-style tomatoes may be substituted for spicy tomatoes.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • Chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges (optional)

    • Quick Facts

  • 150 Minutes
  • 6 Servings
  • 286kcal Calories
  • 26g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. 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.
    2. Coat beef Cross Rib Roast pieces 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.
    3. 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.
    4. Serve stew with Toppings, as desired

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    6 286kcal 11g 57mg 20g 26g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 2g Saturated Fat; 5g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 8.6mg NE Niacin; 0.6mg Vitamin B6; 2.6mcg Vitamin B12; 4.9mg Iron; 26.3mcg Selenium; Zinc; 92.3mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com