Fiesta Stew

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 6 small potatoes, cubed (no need to peel)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, slivered
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
• 1 -2 granny smith apple, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, for garnish
• cheddar cheese, shredded, for garnish

Recipe

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