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Clay Pot Stew

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A hearty and comforting stew made with tender meats, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 2 pounds Costilla (ribs)
  • 1 pound Chamberete (chuck)
Vegetables
  • 2 ears Elotes (corn) Fresh corn, cut off the cob
  • 1 large Cebolla (onion), chopped
  • 1 clove Ajo (garlic), whole
  • 2 medium Zanahoria (carrots), sliced
  • 1 medium Chayote, chopped
  • 1 medium Calabacita (zucchini), sliced
  • 1 cup Ejotes (green beans), trimmed
  • 2 medium Tomate (tomato), diced
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Sal (salt) Adjust to taste
  • 2 whole Chiles guajillo Charred
  • 2 whole Chile pasilla Charred
  • 3 cloves Clavos (cloves)
  • 1 bunch Epazote
Liquids
  • 6 cups Consomé de res (beef broth)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, add the ribs, chamberete, and corn. Toss in chopped onion, the whole garlic clove, and season with salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Once the meat is partially cooked, add sliced carrots and chayote to the pot. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the zucchini and green beans next; these will keep their crunch when added later in the cooking process.
  4. In a skillet, lightly toast the guajillo and pasilla chiles, being careful not to burn them. Blend these with a garlic clove, a piece of onion, and some cloves until smooth.
  5. Strain this mixture and incorporate it back into the pot. Add epazote, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Adjust the salt to your taste.
  6. Let everything meld together for a final simmer, and voila, your stew is ready to be savored!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream. For meal prep, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Freezes well for up to three months. Consider slow cooking for a deeper flavor.
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