ALGERIAN BEEF

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Highly seasoned beef pairs with kidney beans and hominy in this Latin-inspired dish. Hominy is corn that has been soaked in lime or lye. The result is a versatile grain with a chewy texture and a very light, smoky-sour flavor.

Provided by Mike 2

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces kidney beans
8 ounces hominy
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef, onion, green bell pepper and garlic until vegetables are tender and beef is browned, about 6 minutes; drain.
  • Stir in kidney beans, hominy, salt, basil, pepper, sugar, oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • For a soup consistency, similar to Mexican Pozole, add up to 2 cups water* until desired consistency is reached.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Serve warm over rice or pasta.
  • *NOTE:Without adding the water, meat mixture can be used as an empanada filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 633.9, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 18.5

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