CANDY WAGNER'S TEX - MEX STEW 
Family pleasing and simple to prepare, this one - dish dinner needs only a pan of corn bread or a crusty loaf of bread to complete the meal. 2 lg. garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes 1 c. Pace picante sauce 1 tsp. ground cumin Salt & pepper to taste 1 can (17 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, drained 8 green onions with tops, sliced (about 1 1/2 c.) Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Brown meat with garlic in oil in Dutch oven; drain. Drain and coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juice. Add tomatoes, juice, picante sauce, cumin, salt and pepper to meat mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes. Add corn, beans and onions; continue cooking, uncovered, 10 minutes. Top with cilantro, if desired and serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 6-8 servings, about 10 cups stew.

 

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