Southwestern Stew Pot

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
• 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• Hot pepper sauce, optional
• Hot cooked rice, optional

1. In a 4-qt. Dutch oven, brown meat in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add carrots; return to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, corn and chilies; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Season with hot pepper sauce if desired. Serve over rice if desired.

beef stew meat, canola oil, water, onion, salsa, garlic, parsley flakes, beef bouillon granules, ground cumin, salt, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, frozen corn, green chilies, pepper sauce, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southwestern-stew-pot/ (may not work)