Stew You Later, Alligator

Southwestern Ground Beef, Lima Bean, and Edamame Stew over Crispy Roasted Potato Slices

50 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerSouth American
Herb's take

If chili had a cousin who traveled south to meet succotash, you'd get this hearty, colorful stew. Tonight, you'll nail the trick of blooming spices for deep flavor and learn why we roast our potatoes instead of boiling them, crispy edges, that's why.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 02
    Toss the potato slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
  3. 03
    Roast the potatoes for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges.
  4. 04
    Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high.
  5. 05
    Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  6. 06
    Stir in the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  7. 07
    Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  8. 08
    Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat everything and deepen the color.
  9. 09
    Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  10. 10
    Add the lima beans, edamame, corn, and roasted red peppers. Bring the stew to a simmer.
  11. 11
    Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the beans are tender and the stew is slightly thickened.
  12. 12
    Taste and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or as needed.
  13. 13
    To serve, shingle roasted potato slices in shallow bowls and ladle the stew over the top.
  14. 14
    Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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