Calabacitas -- Mexican-Style Zucchini

From the Family Circle magazine, ca. 1982.
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Serves:
- Units:
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ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned is fine)
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pinch oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)
directions
- Melt butter in large skillet; add steak cubes, a few at a time and remove to a bowl as they brown.
- Saute zucchini until slightly tender, about ten minutes.
- Return meat to skillet; add corn, chilies, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until meat is tender, about ten minutes.
- Add cheese; stir until blended.
- Serve while hot.
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