Algerian Beef

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Highly seasoned beef pairs with kidney beans and hominy in this Latin-inspired dish. Hominy is corn that has been soaked in lime or lye. The result is a versatile grain with a chewy texture and a very light, smoky-sour flavor.

by Mike 2·published 2007-08-13

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Low Cholesterol

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

28 min

prep 12 min

Calories / serving

217 kcal

Ingredients (13)

serves

1 lb lean ground beefground-beef
1 1/2 cups onions, choppedonion
1 cup green bell pepper, choppedbell-pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushedgarlic
8 ounces kidney beanskidney-beans
8 ounces hominyhominy
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1 teaspoon dried basilbasil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperpepper
1/4 teaspoon sugarsugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oreganooregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakesred-pepper-flakes
2 cups waterwater

Instructions (5 steps)

01In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef, onion, green bell pepper and garlic until vegetables are tender and beef is browned, about 6 minutes; drain.
02Stir in kidney beans, hominy, salt, basil, pepper, sugar, oregano and red pepper flakes.
03For a soup consistency, similar to Mexican Pozole, add up to 2 cups water* until desired consistency is reached.

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