Ingredients

  • 3 whole guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded
  • 1 ancho chile, stemmed, seeded
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 2 lb. beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes Safeway 1 lb For $6.99 thru 02/09
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 qt. (8 cups) beef broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
  • 2 cans (15 oz. each) hominy, drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) corn, drained
  • 8 oz. KRAFT Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cut into 16 slices

Method

  • Place peppers in small bowl.
  • Add enough hot water to cover peppers; let stand 20 minutes or until softened.
  • Place peppers and 1/2 cup of the reserved soaking water in blender container; cover.
  • Blend until pureed.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat dressing in large stew pot on medium-high heat.
  • Add meat and cumin; cook and stir 5 minutes or until meat is evenly browned.
  • Add pepper puree and beef broth; mix well.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, hominy and corn; mix well.
  • Simmer an additional 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Place cheese in bottoms of bowls; cover with stew.