Deb's Caldillo (mexican Ground Beef Stew)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 2 -4 tablespoons yellow onions, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1 -2 tablespoon bacon grease (olive oil may be substituted)
• 2 -4 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 (4 -7 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes (or tomato and chili mix)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 -3 potatoes, peeled and finely diced
• 4 -6 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4-1 cup water (added as needed during cooking)

Recipe

• 1 in a deep pot, crumble and brown beef with onion, garlic, cumin, and bacon grease.
• 2 add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and chili powder; mix together well.
• 3 add all canned ingredients and stir well.
• 4 stir in vinegar to desired tartness.
• 5 add potatoes.
• 6 simmer on medium low heat for about 1 hour or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• 7 serve topped with grated cheese and jalapeños, with warm tortillas on the side.