Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew

Spicy stew is perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe can also be modified to cook in the slow or pressure cooker.

Cook Time 180M
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Protein 26G
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Servings 6
Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew
Stewing

Helpful Hereford Tips

For great flavors in your stew, simmer all ingredients on low for up to two hours.

Nutritional Information

Cals

286

Carbs

7% DV
20Gg

Fat

14% DV
11Gg

Fiber

15% DV
4.1Gg

Iron

27% DV
4.9MGmg
Recipe Nutrition Information

286 calories; 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 57 mg cholesterol; 549 mg sodium; 20 g carbohydrate; 4.1 g fiber; 26 g protein; 8.6 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B 6 ; 2.6 mcg vitamin B 12 ; 4.9 mg iron; 26.3 mcg selenium; 5.7 mg zinc; 92.3 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B 6 , vitamin B 12 , iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and choline.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Certified Hereford Beef shoulder pot roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) spicy diced tomatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Toppings (optional):

  • Chopped red onion
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Remove and discard stems and seeds from chiles. Pour boiling water over chiles in medium bowl; let stand 20 minutes or until chiles are softened. Drain chilies, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid. Place chiles, reserved 1/2 cup liquid, cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Coat beef with cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Pour off drippings; return beef to stockpot. Add tomatoes and ancho chile mixture to stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 hours.
  • Add sweet potatoes to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and continue cooking 25 to 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes and beef are fork-tender, stirring once.
  • Serve stew with toppings, as desired.
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About Shoulder Clod Roast

Spicy stew is perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe can also be modified to cook in the slow or pressure cooker.