Southwestern meat and potato stew

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsLean ground beef -- or
Chuck
1largeOnion -- chopped
1cupWater -- divided
1canTomatoes -- 28 oz liquid
Cut-up
1packFrozen corn -- 16 oz
3mediumsPotatoes -- cubed
1cupSalsa
1teaspoonSalt -- optional
1teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour

Directions

In a dutch oven , brown beef and onion; drain. Add ¾ cup water and all remaining ingredients except flour. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer for 1½ hours. Combine flour and remaining water; stir into stew. Cook and stir until boiling and slightly thickened.

Yield: 6 servings. Diabetic Exchanges; One serving prepared with ground chuck and low-sodium tomatoes and without added salt) Yield 8 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman