HEARTY GREEN CHILI STEW

Hearty Green Chili Stew image

"This stew is much heartier than most-and very tasty too," Jacqueline Thompson Graves reports from Lawrenceville, Georgia. "Men especially enjoy the zippy broth and the generous amounts of tender beef. They frequently requests second helpings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 cup water
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown beef and onions in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , Combine the beans, tomatoes, chilies, water, bouillon, garlic, sugar, salt if desired and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges