Southwestern Garbanzo Bean Stew Food

POTAJE DE GARBANZOS (CUBAN GARBANZO BEAN STEW)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper, Sazón seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly darker in color and thickened, about 1 minute. Add the vino seco to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
• Add the garbanzo beans, potatoes, chorizo and 5 cups of water. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, then cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the chickpeas are very soft, about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes have softened, use the back of a wooden spoon to crush some of them against the side of the pot to thicken the stew. Serve the stew over hot rice, if desired.

SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

HEARTY BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE STEW WITH BEANS

Steps:

• To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the beans, green chiles, salsa verde, broth, potatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Stir all the ingredients to combine.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high or until the potatoes are tender.
• Stir in the lime juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency to your stew, stir in some additional broth.
• Serve with your favorite toppings.

SOUTHWESTERN GARBANZO BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Thinly slice onions, mince garlic, saute till soft.
• Add garbanzos, tomatoes, dates, honey and spices. Bring to boil and simmer 30-40 minutes.
• About 10-15 minutes before cooking time ends check taste, add lime juice and extra spices if desired.
• Add extra lime juice and salt/pepper just before serving to taste.
• Serve with slices of fresh lime and naan bread or good crusty bread.