Recipe:

Mexican Taco Stew

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Serves 4

An easy-to-throw-together, affordable stew that feeds a crowd for about $3.11 per serving. Top bowlfuls of this beefy tomato and corn stew with dollops of sour cream and spoonfuls of your favorite salsa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available as Whole Foods Market Brands.

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (gluten-free)
2 cups chicken broth*
1 large zucchini or summer squash, cut into small cubes
1 (15-ounce) can black beans*
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes*
1 cup frozen corn kernels*
1 cup medium salsa*

Method

Brown meat in a large pot over medium high heat. Drain, remove and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add meat back to pot and sprinkle mixture with taco seasoning to blend. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 21oz/603g-wt.): 300 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 18g protein, 33g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 40mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium

Tags: Quick and Easy, Family Friendly, Budget, One Pot Meals, Mexican, Southwestern, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Dairy Free

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