Zesty Green Chile Stew

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield 6 servings

Mexican cooking is rare here. So we've enjoyed treating our friends to some of our favorite recipes, like this zesty stew that we acquired when living in New Mexico. - Kerrie McFarland, Colstrip, Montana

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the broth, potatoes, onion and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the beans, corn and chiles.
Drain beef; add to soup. Simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with your choice of toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without toppings): 264 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.

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