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Mexican Beef Stew over Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers

Searching for something new at dinnertime? This Mexican beef stew over chipotle sweet potatoes is sure to add some spice to your table.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed red, yellow and green bell pepper blend
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced canned tomatoes, undrained
  • 1-1/2 cups ready-to-serve beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes:
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch pieces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile pepper

Cooking:

  1. Combine flour, cocoa and ancho chile pepper in large bowl. Add Beef Stew Meat and toss to coat evenly with flour mixture. Remove beef; reserve any excess flour mixture.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown 1/2 of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 tablespoon butter if needed. Remove beef from stockpot; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and reserved flour mixture. Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
    4. Cook's Tip: For less heat, remove seeds from chipotle peppers.
  4. Meanwhile prepare Chipotle Sweet Potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Return potatoes and reserved cooking liquid to saucepan; add butter, if desired, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salt and ancho chile pepper. Mash potatoes until just blended and slightly chunky.
  5. Serve stew over sweet potatoes.

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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