Recipe: Mexican Beef Stew

Mexican Beef Stew

3 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ready-to-serve beef broth
1 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
2 medium zucchini, halved, sliced (3/4-inch)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

Toppings:
Chopped tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, dairy sour cream (optional)

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown beef in batches; pour off drippings. Return beef to pan; season with salt.

Stir in broth and salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 hours.

Stir in zucchini, beans and corn; continue cooking, covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is fork-tender.

Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with toppings.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Source: Cattlemen's Beef Board