CHIPOTLE BEEF STEW

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I found this recipe on Epicurious, and it really caught my eye. I love the way the chipotles give the stew a light smokiness. It's almost as if it were prepared over a campfire. And of course, anything spicy is definitely good!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Stew

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato puree
1 -2 canned chipotle chile
1 -2 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle chiles)
1/2 cup beef stock or 1/2 cup water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can hominy, rinsed and drained
flour tortilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Season beef to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Brown beef on all sides in oil in a large skillet, but do not overcrowd pan.
  • Add onion, garlic and cumin to skillet.
  • Cook, stirring, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree, chipotles, adobo sauce, and stock or water to meat, mixing well.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, over low heat, until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours (if stew starts to dry out just add some beef stock or water).
  • Add hominy to pan and cook for 15 minutes more, or until dish is heated through.
  • Check dish for salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve in bowls with warmed flour tortillas, if desired.

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