Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 lbs lean stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes (I use the extra hot kind)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • salt
  • shredded monterey jack cheese

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil; saute beef until browned on all sides.
  • Add remaining ingredients except for cheese.
  • Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until meat it tender.
  • Ladle stew into individual serving bowls; top with cheese.
  • I usually serve this with corn bread.