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Spicy Steak and Beans

Queso fresco (KAY-so FRESK-0) means "fresh cheese" in Spanish, and you can find it in large supermarkets and Mexican food stores.

SERVINGS: 6 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 17

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bobanddoro says:

This sounds terrific. Seasoned for flavor and 27% calories from fat when the maximum is 30%. Great! ...... more

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 6 servings
Calories262
Total Fat (g)8
Saturated Fat (g)3
Monounsaturated Fat (g)3
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)0
Cholesterol (mg)45
Sodium (mg)452
Carbohydrate (g)17
Total Sugar (g)3
Fiber (g)4
Protein (g)29
Vitamin A (DV%)0
Vitamin C (DV%)37
Calcium (DV%)8
Iron (DV%)18

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.)1
Vegetables (d.e.)1
Very Lean Meat (d.e.)3.5
Fat (d.e.)1

1 1/2	poundsbeef flank steak
1	10-ounce canchopped tomatoes with green chile peppers, undrained
1/2	cupchopped onion
2	clovesgarlic, minced
1	tablespoonsnipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1	teaspoonchili powder
1	teaspoonground cumin
1/4	teaspoonsalt
1/4	teaspoonblack pepper
2	smallgreen, red, and/or yellow sweet peppers, cut into strips
1	15-ounce canpinto beans, rinsed and drained
	Hot cooked brown rice (optional)
	Crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (optional)

1. Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Place meat in cooker. In a bowl stir together undrained tomatoes, onion, garlic, dried oregano (if using), chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour over meat.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours.

3. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in sweet pepper strips and pinto beans. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred or thinly slice meat across the grain. Stir fresh oregano (if using) into bean mixture.

4. If desired, spoon rice into soup bowls. Arrange meat on top of rice. Spoon bean mixture over meat. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Makes 6 servings.