Calabacitas -- Mexican-Style Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup butter
    2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
    5 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
    2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned is fine)
    1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
    2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 pinch oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)
Preparation
    Melt butter in large skillet; add steak cubes, a few at a time and remove to a bowl as they brown.
    Saute zucchini until slightly tender, about ten minutes.
    Return meat to skillet; add corn, chilies, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin.
    Cook, stirring occasionally until meat is tender, about ten minutes.
    Add cheese; stir until blended.
    Serve while hot.

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