Shelly's Recipe

TANGY SOUTHWEST STEW

Category: Stews

1 1/2 lbs stew meat or chuck roast, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup of your favorite thick and chunky salsa
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large tomato, diced
1 large potato, cubed
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, pour off drippings. Stir in salsa, sugar, soy sauce and garlic; bring to a boil. Add tomato and potato. At this point ingredients can be transferred to a crock pot and cooked for 6-8 hours.

Otherwise, simply reduce the heat and continue to simmer on the stovetop for 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Add water if stew becomes too dry. When beef is fork-tender, stir in cilantro and lime juice.