Desert Stew

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty, flavorful stew wrapped in tortillas topped with cheese and chili, perfect for cozy gatherings and satisfying comfort food lovers seeking bold tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can stew
  • 1 can green beans
  • 1 can new potatoes
  • a dash of Tabasco
  • a dash of steak sauce
  • leftovers
  • 1 lb. lean sirloin steak
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans
  • 3 c. peeled and chopped tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 c. chopped green chilies
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 c. shredded white Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the diced or ground sirloin steak in vegetable oil in a large saucepan.
  2. Stir in the can of beans, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 cup chopped onion, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring the remaining chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and green chilies to a boil in a small saucepan.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the tortillas, fold them envelope style, and place in a lightly greased baking dish.
  7. Top the tortillas with the cooked chili mixture and shredded cheese.
  8. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Divide lettuce and remaining tomatoes among 6 large plates.
  10. Top with the baked tortillas.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

535 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 28.2g 36% DV
Carbs 57.2g 21% DV
Fiber 4.8g 17% DV
Sugar 8.1g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1315.5mg 57% DV
Potassium 1074mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 39.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 489mcg 54% DV
Vitamin C 23.7mg 26% DV
Calcium 90.3mg 7% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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