Traditional Navajo Recipes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hopi Corn Stew Recipe by Elaya K Tsosie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This recipe is a good way to use up a bit of leftover roast beef or ground beef. Good served with hard Pueblo style bread. •1 cup roast beef or ground beef, chopped •1 tbs. shortening •Salt and pepper to taste •2 cups fresh corn, cut from cobs •1 cup Zucchini squash, cubed •2 cups plus 2 tbs. water •2 tbs. cornmeal Heat shortening in a large heavy skillet. Brown meat and add salt and pepper to taste. Add squash, corn and 2 cups water. Simmer about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are almost tender. In a cup, stir together cornmeal and 2 tbs. water to make a paste. Stir thickener into stew. Stir about 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Makes 4 servings.