Three Sisters Stew

This hearty stew is great for dinner and even better the next day. It uses different ingredients like sweet potatoes and quick-cooking oats.

Makes 6 servings

 Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups red potatoes, cubed (or 1 1/2 cans, about 24 ounces, low-sodium sliced potatoes, drained)
  • 2 tomatoes, diced (or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels (or 1/4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium whole kernel corn, drained)
  • 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced (or 1/4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained and diced)
  • 1/2 cup green squash, diced (or 1/4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium carrots, drained)
  • 1/2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium black beans
  • 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

 Directions:

  1. In a small skillet, brown ground beef and onions over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
  2. In a large pot, combine cooked ground beef, water, and red potatoes.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Add all the other ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.

 Allergy Warning:

Tip for cooking ground beef: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for ground beef is 160 °F, as measured with a food thermometer.