Healthy Mexican Stew Recipes

MEXICAN STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle over medium-high heat, brown meat on all sides in 1 teaspoon oil; drain. Remove meat and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute the onion, celery, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the water, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt and pepper. Return meat to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in the tomato paste, beans and tomatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes longer or until meat is tender and beans are heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

MEXICAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and sweat until soft and translucent. Add spices and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic. Add tomatoes, chicken, Worcestershire, and stock.
• Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
• Cut the lime in half, squeeze juice into the pot, and then add the juiced halves as well.
• Add white rice and cook 5 minutes longer to warm rice through. Season, to taste, with salt.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

HEARTY MEXICAN STEW

Steps:

• Sauté pork cubes and onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven 5 minutes or until pork is lightly browned.
• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, and cut each half into thick slices.
• Add zucchini, 3 1/2 cups water, corn, salsa and taco seasoning to pork and onion in Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in quick rice.
• Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
• Serve with condiments of your choice.

HEALTHY MEXICAN STEW

Steps:

• Directions:
• Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and green peppers in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add chili powder, mix in well and add broth, zucchini, collard greens and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add beans, corn, green chili, oregano, and cumin.
• Bring to a boil on high heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes longer. (Simmering uncovered enhances the flavor)
• Add chopped cilantro, pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper.
• I like to slice some avocado on top as well.