Best 6 Quick Texas Stew Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful stew that you can whip up in a jiffy? Look no further than our ultimate guide to the best quick Texas stew recipes. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, our curated collection offers a diverse range of options to satisfy every palate. From classic slow-cooker stews to speedy one-pot wonders, our guide has it all. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with rich flavors and tender textures, as we reveal the secrets to creating the perfect quick Texas stew.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEXAS STEW



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I love to experiment with many different types of recipes. But as a mother of young children, I rely on family-friendly ones more and more. Everyone enjoys this stew. -Kim Balstad, Lewisville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained
1 can (16 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Chili powder to taste
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

TEXAS BEEF STEW



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This easy and delicious stew is one of my newer recipes, but it's quickly become a favorite. Almost everything we cook in our house has a Mexican flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beef until no longer pink, adding oil if desired; drain. Add onion, garlic powder, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is almost tender. , Add tomatoes, cumin and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

QUICK AND EASY BEEF STEW



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We don't eat red meat very often in our house, but every once in a while someone gets a craving for a hearty beef stew and some crusty Sourdough bread. This is my standby recipe.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs sirloin tip roast, cubed
2 large potatoes, cubed
3 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
3 (16 ounce) cans broth

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl put flour and teaspoon each salt and pepper, mix.
  • Toss the beef cubes in the flour until coated.
  • In a soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat until the oil blooms.
  • Reserving the extra flour in the bowl, add the meat to the soup pot and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
  • Add carrot, onion, and potatoes to pot sprinkling the remaining flour over the veggies to coat.
  • Mix the meat, veggies, and flour thoroughly and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until veggies start to soften.
  • Add all three tins of beef broth and bring to a boil.
  • Boil until veggies are tender, add the worcestershire sauce, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 20912.2, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 24.2, Protein 24.1

QUICK TEXAS STEW



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A delicious Tex-Mex Chili even the non-cooks will enjoy. Serve with picante sauce and tortilla chips OR you can put some picante sauce right in the bowl, if you like.

Provided by Sam Horn

Categories     Beef Stew

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can ranch style chili beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (19 ounce) can minestrone soup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, over medium heat brown and drain 1 pound ground beef.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, ranch style chili beans, corn with liquid, minestrone soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1593.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

CROCK POT TEXAS STEW



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Make and share this Crock Pot Texas Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Stew

Time 6h5m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs beef caps, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce, medium or 1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce, mild
1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn
3 carrots, scraped and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients in a 3- or 4-quart electric slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or on LOW 10 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Combine water and flour, stirring until smooth; stir into meat mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cook stew, uncovered on HIGH 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 599.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.5

QUICK TEXAS STEW



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A delicious Tex-Mex Chili even the non-cooks will enjoy. Serve with picante sauce and tortilla chips OR you can put some picante sauce right in the bowl, if you like.

Provided by Sam Horn

Categories     Beef Stew

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can ranch style chili beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (19 ounce) can minestrone soup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, over medium heat brown and drain 1 pound ground beef.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, ranch style chili beans, corn with liquid, minestrone soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1593.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a hearty beef chuck roast for a flavorful stew.
  • Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the stew for a nutritious and colorful dish.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for a flavorful base.
  • Season the stew with salt, pepper, garlic, and chili powder to taste.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

This hearty and flavorful Texas stew is a perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Texas stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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