Ingredients
2 tbs olive oil
6 slices of bacon (chopped)
½ to ¾ lb. stew meat or chicken thighs (thinly sliced, cubes)
2 links of chorizo sausage (substitute: hot Italian sausage)
2 medium onions (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 can hominy or fresh/frozen corn
2 cans cannellini beans (or Great Northern)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
2 cups of water
1 med-to-lg sweet potato (cut in small cubes)
1 ½ cups yellow squash (sliced) - if you have it
Instructions
- In a stewpot, add the olive oil and sauté the meats until brown on med-high heat.
- Add onions and the garlic and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the hominy/corn, bean (including juices), and the spices.
- Stir, lower heat, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes, squash and 2 cups of water, and mix.
- Bring to boil, and then reduce heat to low for simmering.
- Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- (optional) with a potato masher, apply 3-4 mashes to breakup some of the vegetables.
- Serve hot and enjoy!