Mexican Stew

3 servings

45 minutes

Mexican stew is a vibrant and aromatic dish that embodies the spirit of Mexican cuisine. It combines juicy chicken fillet, fresh vegetables, and spicy seasonings to create a rich, slightly spicy flavor with the gentle sweetness of corn and the deep texture of beans. This stew perfectly warms and satisfies, reminiscent of traditional rural dishes enjoyed in sunny Mexico. The origins of this recipe trace back to local stews where ingredients are selected to highlight the natural flavor notes of the products. It pairs wonderfully with tortillas, rice or can simply be served as a standalone dish. The addition of fresh tomatoes adds juiciness while cinnamon and paprika enrich the taste with a complex, layered aroma. This recipe is suitable for both a cozy home dinner and a festive gathering with friends.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 556
• Proteins: 57.8g
• Fats: 4.2g
• Carbohydrates: 69.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Sweet pepper: 3 pc
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Canned corn: 350 g
• Red beans: 350 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Cinnamon: to taste
• Ground dried garlic: to taste
• Ground paprika: to taste
• Sun dried tomatoes: to taste
• Ground chili pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice the onion into half rings and place it in a heated pan greased with vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

2. Sauté briefly over low heat.

3. Cut the carrot into cubes and add to the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 3 pieces

4. Clean the sweet pepper from seeds, cut into quarter rings, and add to the frying vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 3 pieces

5. Cut the tomatoes into quarter rings and add them to the frying vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces

6. Add corn to the vegetables (if using canned, drain the liquid first).

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 350 g

7. Add red beans to the vegetables (if using canned, drain the liquid first).

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 350 g

8. At this stage, it is necessary to salt the dish and add spices (about 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, dried garlic, dried paprika, dried ground tomato, and about 1/3 teaspoon of ground chili pepper).

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Cinnamon:  to taste
   • Ground dried garlic:  to taste
   • Ground paprika:  to taste
   • Sun dried tomatoes:  to taste
   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste

9. Cut the chicken fillet into medium-sized pieces and add to the vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g

10. Mix thoroughly to submerge the chicken in the vegetable sauce.

11. After that, simmer the dish for about 10 minutes.