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GC Caldito de Calabacita

Caldito de Calabacita

Caldito de Calabacita is a simple soup of zucchini, potato, green chile and sirloin, which melded together, creates a savory broth that warms the soul.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine Comfort Food, Stews, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings 8 8 oz. Servings
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. top sirloin or round steak
  • 1 large potato peeled or unpeeled
  • 2 small zucchini squash
  • 1 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
  • ¼ cup unbleached flour
  • ½ tsp. BUENO® Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 3 cups water
  • ½- 13 oz. container BUENO® Green Chile thawed in microwave
  • 1 tsp. browning sauce (we used Kitchen Bouquet® Browning & Seasoning Sauce)

Instructions
 

  • Cut sirloin/steak into ¼ to ½ inch cubes.
    1 lb. top sirloin or round steak
  • Cut potato and zucchini into ½ inch cubes.
    1 large potato, 2 small zucchini squash
  • Heat oil over medium high in a 2-3 quart saucepan or large skillet.
    1 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
  • Add meat, potato and zucchini and cook until browned, approximately 10 minutes. Stir periodically.
  • Stir in flour, cumin and granulated garlic. Cook to brown flour, approximately 3-5 minutes.
    ¼ cup unbleached flour, ½ tsp. BUENO® Ground Cumin, 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • Add water.
    3 cups water
  • Stir in green chile and browning sauce.
    ½- 13 oz. container BUENO® Green Chile, 1 tsp. browning sauce
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or until cooked or desired consistency is achieved. If thinner consistency is desired, stir in more water.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 15gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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