TEXAS BEEF STEW

Texas Beef Stew image

This easy and delicious stew is one of my newer recipes, but it's quickly become a favorite. Almost everything we cook in our house has a Mexican flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beef until no longer pink, adding oil if desired; drain. Add onion, garlic powder, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is almost tender. , Add tomatoes, cumin and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.