Mexican Beef Stew (Caldillo)
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Mexican Beef Stew (Caldillo)
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This rich and spicy Mexican Beef Stew (Caldillo) is a slow cooking hearty recipe perfect for a cold night by the fire.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ pounds beef stew meat
- 2 onion roughly diced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 20 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies recommend: Rotel
- 1 cup tomato salsa
- 1 ½ cups salsa verde
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ pounds potato peeled and diced
- tortillas for serving; wedges
- lime for serving; wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
- Add the beef stew meat, onions, and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, until the stew meat has browned and the onions are transparent.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the potatoes. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Stir in the potatoes.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Choose any type of long cooking beef such as "stew meat, chuck roast, London broil, sirloin, or round. Regardless of which you choose, it should be cut into bite-sized pieces for cooking.
- Adjust the heat of the finished dish by using your choice of chilis and salsas. Serve with warm tortillas (flour or corn) on the side and lime wedges to squeeze over the stew. Offer toppings of grated cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Allow any leftover stew to cool completely and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. To freeze, transfer the cooled stew to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating in the microwave or on low heat on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1011mg
(42%)
Potassium
1196mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1011mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1196mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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