Mamam's Enchilada Stew With Cilantro Recipe

Name: Mamam's Enchilada Stew With Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 lb stewing beef (or chopped or shredded chicken); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced Rotel Tomatoes (Rotel or Mexican style preferred); 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn; 1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 0.333 (4 1/16 ounce) can diced green chilies (to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; salt and black pepper, ta3te; squeeze lime juice (optional); crushed corn chips (optional) or taco chips (optional) or plain Doritos (optional); sour cream (optional); 8 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese (optional); 1 teaspoon dried ground cumin (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -2 lb stewing beef (or chopped or shredded chicken)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced Rotel Tomatoes (Rotel or Mexican style preferred)
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
0.333 (4 1/16 ounce) can diced green chilies (to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
salt and black pepper, ta3te
squeeze lime juice (optional)
crushed corn chips (optional) or taco chips (optional) or plain Doritos (optional)
sour cream (optional)
8 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon dried ground cumin (optional)

1
Comine cornstarch and water in small bowl into smooth liquid paste.
2
Brown stew beef quickly with diced onion.
3
You want to just brown the surface of the beef cubes, not cook it through.
4
Add all ingredients except cilantro into a large pot and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce hit to a simmer, and simmer for an hour.
6
Add cilantro just before serving.
7
Serve over crushed corn or taco chips, or garnish with same.
8
Serve with sour cream, too, if you wish.
9
Goes great with a nice Mexican beer, and you can use the lime with the beer!

411

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 lb stewing beef (or chopped or shredded chicken), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced Rotel Tomatoes (Rotel or Mexican style preferred), 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, and more.

Yes, Mamam's Enchilada Stew With Cilantro falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mamam's Enchilada Stew With Cilantro

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions