Fiesta Stew Recipes

FIESTA STEW

Steps:

• Combine flour, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Add the beef cubes and toss to coat.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• Brown the beef on all sides, in batches if necessary.
• Return all of the beef to the pot and add beef broth and apple juice.
• Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
• Add the potatoes, onions, diced tomatoes, green chilies, tomato sauce and honey; cook for 20 minutes.
• Add bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the apples and kidney beans, cover and simmer until the apples are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Serve in shallow bowls garnished with parsley and shredded cheese.

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

FIESTA CHICKEN & SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• Combine oregano, marjoram, mustard, salt, pepper & cayenne. Rub over chicken. Cover and refridgerate for 1 hours
• In large skillet, heat 1 Tbls of oil and brown the sausages, remove to a plate, add the other 1 Tlbs of oil and brown chicken, put into large casserole.
• Drain fat, cook garlic and carrots stirring for 7-9 mins, add peppers and cook for another 2 minutes
• Arrange veggies and sausage over the chicken.
• Add tomatoes to skillet and bring to a boil scraping up the bottom of pan pour over chicken, veggies and sausage.
• Bake uncovered for 30 mins at 400, basting often. Add zucchini, cover and bake, basting often for 15 - 30 mins or until chicken juice runs clear.

FAST FIESTA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn and beans; heat through. Garnish serving with cheese and sour cream if desired.