Mexican Beef Stew over Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers
Searching for something new at dinnertime? This Mexican beef stew over chipotle sweet potatoes is sure to add some spice to your table.
Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 18
Ingredients
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine flour, cocoa and ancho chile pepper in large bowl. Add Beef Stew Meat and toss to coat evenly with flour mixture. Remove beef; reserve any excess flour mixture.
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Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown 1/2 of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 tablespoon butter if needed. Remove beef from stockpot; season with salt and black pepper.
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Step 3
Add bell peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and reserved flour mixture. Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
Cooking Tip: For less heat, remove seeds from chipotle peppers.
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Step 4
Meanwhile prepare Chipotle Sweet Potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Return potatoes and reserved cooking liquid to saucepan; add butter, if desired, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salt and ancho chile pepper. Mash potatoes until just blended and slightly chunky.
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Step 5
Serve stew over sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Information
377 Calories
6g SAT FAT
3g PROTEIN
4.1 mg IRON
6.3 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 377 Calories; 108 Calories from fat; 12g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 83 mg Cholesterol; 827 mg Sodium; 36 g Total Carbohydrate; 6.2 g Dietary Fiber; 3 g Protein; 4.1 mg Iron; 5.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.3 mg Zinc; 21 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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