New Mexican Spicy Beef Stew |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup dried pinto bean, sorted,rinsed,and drained |
3 lbs boneless chuck roast, well trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces |
salt |
fresh coarse ground black pepper |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided |
2 large onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
8 cloves garlic, minced |
1 jalapeno pepper, minced with seeds |
3 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 1/2 cups red wine |
2 cups beef stock |
2 cups chicken stock |
1 (28 ounce) can italian plum tomatoes, undrained |
1 smoked ham hock |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
11 ounces smoked kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces |
2 red bell peppers or 2 yellow bell peppers, cored,seeded,and cut into 1 1/2 inch triangles |
2 poblano chiles, cored,seeded,and cut into 1 1/2 inch triangles |
3 zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds |
minced fresh cilantro |
3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander |
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder |
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed |
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. For seasonings; In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, thyme, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon.
2. Store in a air tight container.
3. Makes about 1/2 c.
4. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, place beans and over with water.
5. Bring just to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
6. Drain and rinse beans; set aside.
7. Place beef pieces in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
8. Add 2 teaspoons Santa fe seasoning; toss well.
9. Add flour and toss to coat.
10. In a large pot or a dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 4 tablespons vegetable oil.
11. Add beef piecs in batches and brown well; using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.
12. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; reduce heat to medium.
13. Add onions and tomato paste; stir 2 minute.
14. Add red wine and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits.
15. Add beef and chicken stocks, tomatoes, ham hock, and cayene pepper; reduce heat to low and bring to simmer.
16. Add beef pieces; cover partially and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
17. Add beans, cover partially, and simmer another 1 hour.
18. Uncover, add remaining Santa fe seasoning, and simmer an additional 45 minutes or until beef pieces and beans are tender.
19. Stirring occasionally.
20. Degrease stew if necessary.
21. Remove ham hock; trim off fat.
22. Cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces and add back into stew.
23. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add kielbasa sausage and cook 2 minutes per side.
24. Tranfer to a plate.
25. Add bell peppers, poblano chilies, and zucchini; saute another 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
26. Mix sausage and vegetables into stew; simmer 5 minutes longer or until just tender.
27. Sprinkle with cilantro.
28. Ladle into soup bowls and serve with bread.
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