Instructions: 1. In a large pot, heat oil. Saute beef.

2. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat. Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.

3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.

4. Add hominy and continue cooking another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, over low heat. If too thick, add water for desired consistency.

Option: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts may be used instead of beef cubes.

Yield: 10 servings

NOTES : Stews : Only a small amount of oil is needed to saute meat. Tip: buy roasted beef slices from deli case and season with chili and salsa.

NOTES : These are stews. Freeze the extras in 1/4 -cup servings. If you keep flour tortillas, fat free Monterey jack, cilantro, and salsa on hand - then when you want fast food you can grill a quesadilla with cheese to go or with leftover stew or use the stew as the filling for a grilled tortilla sandwich.

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