Caldillo Mexican Beef Stew - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• 1 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1⁄2-inch pieces
• 1 or 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 to 2 tsp minced, fresh garlic
• 3 to 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 (4-oz) cans chopped green chiles, mild
• 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
• 3⁄4 tsp cumin powder
• 1⁄2 tsp Mexican oregano powder
• 1⁄2 tsp black pepper
• 4 C water
• 2 Tbsp beef base (not bouillon)