posted by Terrytx 12-15-100 7:05 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Colorado Stew
Recipe By :The American Country Inn and Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, Vol. 2
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Soups And Stews
Tex-Mex
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 to 4 pounds lean round steak, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 (10 ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce
1 to 2 cans water (as needed for consistency)
4 to 6 cups diced cooked potatoes
4 cups cooked pinto beans
shredded Cheddar cheese
flour tortillas or hot cornbread
In a large skillet, brown the meat in the oil. Remove meat to a plate and cook onions and garlic until softened. Return meat to pot, add the enchilada sauce, and 1 can water. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, until meat is tender. Add the potatoes and beans and simmer 30 minutes. Add any additional water needed to achieve the desired consistency. Top with Cheddar cheese and serve with tortillas or hot cornbread.
Source: "Meadow Creek-Pine, Colorado