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Colorful Mexican Carne
Marjorie Farr,
Maryland
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 25 Minutes * Makes 4 to 6 servings

1

 

package (1 3/4 to 2 pounds) fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy

1

 

jar (16 ounces) prepared taco sauce

1

 

can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained

1 1/2

 

cups frozen mixed red, yellow and green bell pepper strips, defrosted

4 to 6

 

packaged tortilla bowls

1/2

 

cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove beef pot roast from package; set aside. Measure ¾ cup of the gravy and place in Dutch oven; discard any remaining gravy or reserve for other use. Stir in taco sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes or until liquid is thickened.

2. Meanwhile cut pot roast into ½ -inch pieces. Add beef, beans and bell peppers to Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile place tortilla bowls on baking sheet. Bake in 350°F oven 3 minutes or until heated through. Add chopped cilantro to beef mixture; spoon into tortilla bowls. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.

Cook's Tip: Pre-baked tortilla bowls are usually found in the ethnic food section of the supermarket. The bowls should be about 6 to 7-inches in diameter x 2 to 2 ½ -inches deep. If pre-baked tortilla bowls are not available, salad shells (4 to a package), found in the refrigerated food section may be used, or recipe may be served over tortilla chips.

Note: The amount of gravy in fully-cooked pot roast products varies. If your package does not contain ¾ cup, make up the difference with beef broth or water.

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