Best 8 Fast Southwest Sausage Stew Recipes

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In the realm of quick and flavorful meals, "Fast Southwest Sausage Stew" stands as a culinary marvel. This hearty stew seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with the convenience of speedy preparation. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that combines bold flavors with effortless cooking.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK SAUSAGE AND SEAFOOD STEW



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Provided by Jamika Pessoa

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sausage (turkey, beef, pork or andouille), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces skinless cod or tilapia fillets, cut into large pieces
8 ounces peeled and deveined medium or large shrimp, tail off
8 ounces mussels, frozen or fresh
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Cooked rice, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the sausage and saute until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, celery and bell pepper and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, corn, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and 2 cups water and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the fish and seafood to the pot and stir well. Cover and cook just until the shrimp are opaque and the mussels are open, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro to finish.
  • Serve the stew in bowls garnished with additional cilantro. If serving with rice, spoon about 1/2 cup cooked rice in the center of each bowl first, then top with the stew.

SOUTHWEST STEW



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Our whole family loves foods spiced with picante sauce, so I developed this recipe! This dish is very quick and easy to make, and it also reheats well. Sometimes I add cooked, sliced potatoes to the stew for a little variety, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups diced onion
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup picante sauce, mild, medium or hot
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK SAUSAGE STEW



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This one-pot supper needs nothing but crusty bread to mop up the rich tomato sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
12 chipolatas
1 onion , sliced
410g can chickpea , rinsed and drained
350g jar ready-made tomato sauce
150ml chicken stock
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
zest 1 small orange
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
crusty bread , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the sausages for 4-5 mins until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook the onion in the same pan for 5-6 mins until softened, adding a splash of water if it starts to catch. Add the chickpeas, tomato sauce and stock and bring to the boil. Return the sausages to the pan, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-6 mins until the sausages are cooked through. Scatter the garlic, orange zest and parsley over the stew, then serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium

SOUTHWESTERN SAUSAGE STEW



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I created this healthy, low-fat recipe to feed my family. Here, it's sized just right for two people. We like that it's delicious, economical and fast to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cubed peeled potato
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 turkey Italian sausage links (about 1/4 pound), casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon canned green chilies
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine potato and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender. Crumble sausage into a small skillet. Add onion and cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside., Add sausage mixture to potatoes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN SMOKED SAUSAGE STEW



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This is a very good stew that cooks all day in your crock pot. You can eat it as soon as it is hot if you don't have a crockpot, but it's better that way. You just dump all the ingredients and go to work, come home and eat.

Provided by moallen31

Categories     Stew

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (8 ounce) cans Veg-All, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans vegetable soup
1 kielbasa, link sliced in discs
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
black pepper
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a crock pot.
  • Heat on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Enjoy!
  • If you like it as a soup instead, just don't drain the vegetables.

SAUSAGE STEW



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Never dreamed I would care for this. Shared it with co-workers and they all went as ga-ga over it as I did.

Provided by Darlene Ross

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb sausage (I prefer Jimmy Dean spicy sausage)
1 medium onion, diced
4 cups diced potatoes
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can cream-style corn
1 can whole kernel corn
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Brown sausage and onion- drain.
  • Simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 min.).
  • Heat through and serve.

SOUTHWEST SAUSAGE BAKE



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Great to serve for weekend guests because you can get it ready in advance and have coffee or maybe a bloody mary with your guests while your breakfast cooks. Great served with sour cream and home made salsa.

Provided by Playtoday123

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 10h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package bulk pork sausage with sage
6 flour tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
4 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 eggs
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tomatoes (or to taste), sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Grease a 10x9-inch baking dish. Layer half the tortilla pieces into the bottom of the prepared dish; top with 2 cans green chilies, half the cooked sausage, and half the cheese, respectively. Repeat layering.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt, garlic salt, onion salt, black pepper, and cumin together in a bowl; pour over the layers in the baking dish.
  • Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove dish from refrigerator and let warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the casserole bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Arrange a layer of tomato slices atop the casserole and continue baking until a knife inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let casserole cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 154.6 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1418.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SOUTHWEST GARDEN STEW



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A Southwestern stew using both beef and chicken, this stew is the solution for all those summer garden veggies that keep stacking up in your fridge.

Provided by jmrogersfam

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces cubed beef stew meat
½ large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 medium yellow squash, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cooked chicken breast, cubed
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cream or milk
½ (10 ounce) package frozen corn

Steps:

  • Cook beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned on all sides. Stir in onion, garlic, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir in chicken, broth, and cream. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 2 hours.
  • Stir in corn. Cover, and increase heat to medium low. Simmer for 45 minutes. If the stew becomes too thick, stir in a little water to reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 67.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, lean meat and has a good balance of spices.
  • Don't overcook the sausage. Overcooked sausage will become tough and dry. Cook it just until it is browned and cooked through.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. The recipe provided is just a starting point. Feel free to add or adjust spices to your own taste.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

This Southwest Sausage Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover sausage. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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