Addictive Mexican Stew Recipes

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle over medium-high heat, brown meat on all sides in 1 teaspoon oil; drain. Remove meat and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute the onion, celery, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the water, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt and pepper. Return meat to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in the tomato paste, beans and tomatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes longer or until meat is tender and beans are heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Steps:

• Cook onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until tender.
• Add cooked chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes, beans, corn and chilies.
• Blend broth and cornstarch; add to saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• Serve with cornbread for a hearty meal.

Steps:

• Sauté pork cubes and onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven 5 minutes or until pork is lightly browned.
• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and cut each half into thick slices.
• Add zucchini, 3 1/2 cups water, corn, salsa and taco seasoning to pork and onion in Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in quick rice.
• Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
• Serve with condiments of your choice.