This hearty stewed beef has all the flavour of your family favourite taco meat but will make 3 meals out of one pot! You can enjoy one meal and freeze the beef for later. The unique sauce is thickened with time and cornmeal for a wonderful toasty corn flavour that is perfect for taco-inspired meals. Look for stewing beef on sale or a boneless roast to cut into pieces for an economical meal choice.
Taco Stewed Beef
This hearty stewed beef has all the flavour of your family favourite taco meat but will make 3 meals out of one pot!
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Servings: 12 (3 meals of 4 servings each)
Ingredients
- 3 lb stew beef cubes, cut into 1 inch/2.5 cm chunks
- 3 Tbsp cornmeal
- 3 Tbsp chili powder, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup canola oil, divided (approx)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth, divided
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss beef cubes with cornmeal, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the chili powder, salt and pepper to coat.In a large wide saucepan, heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil over medium high heat and brown beef in batches, adding oil as necessary. Remove beef to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 cup (250 mL) of the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, scraping up brown bits from pan and until reduced slightly.
- Add onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes or until starting to soften and thicken. Stir in remaining chilli powder, oregano and cumin; cook stirring for about 2 minutes. Return beef and accumulated juices to saucepan. Add tomato sauce, remaining beef broth, vinegar and cayenne into saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours or until beef is tender. Uncover and simmer gently, stirring often for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Let cool slightly and divide mixture into about 2 cup (500 mL) portions.
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Tacos:
2 cups (500 mL) taco Stewed Beef, heated
8 to 10 hard taco shells
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomato
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Diced Avocado or guacamole
Divide taco stewed beef among shells and top with your favourite toppings!
Burritos:
1 cup (250 mL) cooked rice (great place to use up leftover rice)
1 cup (250 mL) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup (60 mL) canned chopped green chilies or pickled jalapeno peppers
2 cups (500 mL) taco Stewed Beef, heated
1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
4 large (12 inch/30 cm) flour tortillas
In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and green chilies. Divide among tortillas and top with taco stewed beef and cheese, if using. Fold over one side and then two ends and roll up. Repeat with all tortillas. Place burritos on a small baking sheet and warm through in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven for about 20 minutes or until light golden and hot inside.
Taco Lasagna:
6 dry lasagna pasta sheets
2 cups (500 mL) taco Stewed Beef, heated
1 3/4 cups (425 mL) salsa
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded cheddar mozzarella mix
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna sheets for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse well under cold water. Lay out lasagna sheets onto a clean tea towel. Cut them in half. Lightly coat an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 cup (75 mL) of salsa on bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 pieces of lasagna. Spread another 1/3 cup (75 mL) of salsa and 1/3 of the stewed beef. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining lasagna sheets and remaining salsa and cheese. Cover with foil and bake in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sides are bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Stewed Beef
Serving Size
1 Taco Stewed Beef only
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
70
mg
23
%
Sodium
468
mg
20
%
Potassium
596
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
791
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
