SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW

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Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds lean stew beef
About 1/3 cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
Flour seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons cuminseeds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 4-ounce cans diced green chili peppers, drained
1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 small, skinny zucchini, trimmed and diced
1 20-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 6-ounce can ripe olives, medium-sized, drained
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into one-and-a-half-inch cubes and set aside.
  • Heat about two tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron Dutch oven or heavy kettle and saute the onions and garlic until they are soft, about five minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add a bit more oil to the kettle and heat again. Dredge the beef cubes in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, and add them to the pan in batches, turning to brown on all sides. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon and add to the onion-garlic mixture. Use additional oil as needed to brown the remaining meat.
  • When all the beef is browned, raise the heat and add the beer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the dark crust. Cook until the beer is reduced by half. Reduce the heat to low and add the beef stock, cuminseeds and oregano. Return the beef and onion mixture to the pot and cover partly. Simmer for one hour.
  • Add the chilies and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for a half hour. Add the zucchini, chickpeas and olives and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. The beef should be very tender; if not, simmer a little longer. Season with additional salt, if needed, and lots of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 775 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Des Govender
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This stew was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think it would be easy to adjust the seasonings to make it more flavorful.


Angela yu
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I love this stew! It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Daniel Pedro
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This stew is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Biplob Dabu
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This stew was just what I was looking for. It was hearty and flavorful, and the beef was so tender.


Godwin paul
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I will definitely be making this stew again. It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious.


Ian Sanchez
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This stew was a hit! Everyone at my dinner party loved it. The beef was so tender and the flavors were delicious.


Devendra Karki
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Loved this stew! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Sabin muktan
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This stew is amazing! The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Samson Oluchukwu
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Webster Daniel
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I love this stew! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Queen Funtime AliceYT
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The beef was tender and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Areeb Israr
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I made this stew for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sbo Luthuli
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the beef was so tender. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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