Southwestern Braised Beef

Submitted by Irmgard

"This delicious stew from Canadian Living can also be made in the crock pot; just omit the two cups of water or else it will be more like a soup! Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours. The recipe also calls for ancho chili powder which is not widely available. If you can get it, by all means add it for a little extra kick, but it is perfectly fine without as well. Serve with basmati rice and a nice green salad."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 lbs boneless bottom round roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, ancho chili powder, allspice and cinnamon; stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil to make a paste.
2. Set aside.
3. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat.
4. Brown the beef in batches.
5. Remove to a plate and drain the fat from the pan.
6. Fry the onions and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the chili powder mixture and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
8. Add the beef and stir for about 1 minute.
9. Add the beans, 2 cups of water, tomatoes, salt and sugar.
10. Bring to a boil.
11. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
12. Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened and the meat is tender, about 30 minutes.

Reviews

[schinsup1]

Overall a good flavor but is truly a stolen recipe from our southwest (aka USA:CO...TX...AZ). I'll modify it next time to include green pepper and instead of rice I'll add the traditional sweet bread or cornbread and a salad. I would also suggest adding the beans within the last 30 or 40 minutes of cooking time as they were very, very soft after simmering for an hour.