SLOW IN LATIN RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt.
• Cook another 2 minutes, then place in the slow cooker.
• Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil and increase the heat to medium high.
• Add the beef and brown on all side, about 4 minutes.
• Season with salt to taste and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook 1 minute turning often, then add to the slow cooker.
• Add beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Add potatoes and cover, cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add chicken thighs and cook until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Remove skillet from heat. In same skillet, combine smoked paprika, allspice, chicken broth, salsa, garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin. In 6-quart slow cooker, combine beans and sweet potatoes. Place chicken on top of potato mixture in slow cooker; pour broth mixture over chicken. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook as manufacturer directs, on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove chicken pieces to large platter. Gently stir roasted red pepper strips into potato mixture. Spoon mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.