Chili Salsa Beef

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
2. Brown beef in batches; pour off drippings.
3. Return beef to pan. Stir in salsa, sugar, soy sauce and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
4. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
5. Serve over rice.