SOUTHWESTERN MEAT AND POTATO STEW

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Meet the Cook: Even before it got cold outside last fall, my husband had asked me to make this stew twice. In fact, here at home, our name for it is "Tom's Favorite Stew". We're the parents of two children - a 9-year-old boy and 8-year-old girl. -Linda Schwarz, Bertrand, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup water, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add 3/4 cup water, vegetables, salsa, salt if desired, cumin, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges