Best 6 Santa Fe Stew Recipes

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"Santa Fe Stew", a delectable culinary creation originating from the vibrant city of Santa Fe, is a flavorful fusion of diverse culinary traditions. This hearty stew, drawing upon the rich heritage of Native American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine, captivates taste buds with its distinctive blend of spices, tender meats, and an array of fresh vegetables. The tantalizing aroma of roasted peppers, the slight smokiness imparted by roasted chiles, and the earthy depth of cumin and oregano create a symphony of flavors that evokes the spirit of the Southwest. Whether served as a heartwarming main course, a comforting side dish, or as a quintessential addition to your next gathering, "Santa Fe Stew" promises a culinary journey that will transport your senses and leave you craving more."

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SANTA FE STEW



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Great winter dinner for busy parents, so easy, best the next day. Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar, tortilla chips, and sliced avocado.

Provided by steph

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (1 ounce) packets taco seasoning mix
2 (1 ounce) packets ranch dressing mix
2 (16 ounce) cans shoepeg corn
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix into the ground beef; add shoepeg corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally; cook until the tomatoes are softened, 30 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 2401.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CROCK POT SANTA FE STEW



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This stew is wonderful on a cold day. Throw everything in the crock pot and enjoy a wonderful dinner when you get home. Great with cornbread.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
1 small green pepper (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 15 ounce can Bush's pinto beans, undrained
1 15 ounce can Bush's black beans, undrained
1 15 ounce can Bush's kidney beans, undrained
1 15 ounce can whole kernel white sweet corn, drained
1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
1 1.5 ounce package taco seasoning
1 1 ounce package ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with onion, green pepper and spices in a skillet on top of the stove. Add all ingredients to crockpot and mix in ground beef mixture. Cook on low 2 to 3 hours.
  • This makes a 3 quart crock pot almost full to the top, approximately 10 to 12 servings. It is great served with cornbread.

SANTA FE CHICKEN ENCHILADA STEW



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Warm up with this enchilada-inspired Southwestern stew, made with chicken, veggies and beans in a creamy broth, topped with the perfect amount of crunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut into strips
1 tsp. oil
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. milk, divided
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss tortilla strips with oil; spread into single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. milk and taco seasoning until blended. Cook chicken in large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Stir in cream cheese mixture, remaining milk, beans, corn and tomatoes; simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve topped with tortilla strips and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

SANTA FE CHICKEN STEW



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I was experimenting to create a stew similar to one I tasted when I was young. This is the result. My family asks me to make it so often that I am quickly becoming burned out on it! LOL. It has amazing flavor and if you like a thick stew, this is for you!

Provided by Jheryn

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h20m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken, deboned
1 cup red rice (wild or brown if you prefer)
2 (15 ounce) cans corn
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (10 ounce) can original rotel
3 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages mccormicks enchilada seasoning
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package old el paso taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, boil chicken until just cooked through. Use about 3/4 gallon of water.
  • Remove chicken from liquid set aside to cool. Save the broth!
  • Strain the broth to remove residue from boiling process.
  • Return strained liquid to stock pot and add chicken broth.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized cubes when cool enough to do so.
  • Add rice and salt to liquid and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse corn and beans.
  • Drain Rotel.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cubed chicken to the liquid.
  • Mix together until seasoning packages are well mixed into the broth.
  • Simmer for about 3 hours or until rice is tender.
  • Stew will thicken a LOT! Add more water or chicken broth to keep it at your desired consistency.
  • When rice is fully cooked you can serve.
  • OPTIONAL: Served with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced onions, and/or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 943.5, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 29.8

SANTA FE BEEF AND GREEN CHILE STEW



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Make and share this Santa Fe Beef and Green Chile Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bad kitty 1116

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, boneless
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, mild, undrained
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies
1 cup beer (or water)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 -3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
sour cream (optional)
flour tortilla, warmed

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat, brown beef on all sides. Add in onions, garlic and bell pepper and saute until tender. Add in cumin, oregano, bay leaf ,salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 -3 minutes. Next add in sugar, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chopped green chiles and beer. Bring to a boil ; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Next, add in the pinto beans, potatoes and cilantro. Cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until meat and potatoes are tender. If you would like a thicker stew , remove the lid at this time and keep cooking and stirring on simmer until desired consistency.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheeses, sour cream and more cilantro if desired. Serve with a basket of warm flour tortillas. Enjoy!

SANTA FE STEW



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Meet the Cook: This recipe came with me from New Mexico, where I lived years ago. It's been a hit at everything from a simple family supper to a church fellowship! Our three daughters are 19, 17 and 6. My husband's a truck driver, and we live in town. But we also have an 80-acre farm, filled with pine trees, that belonged to my great-granddad - one day, we hope to build a house there. -Patti Henson, Linden, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 beef eye round roast (2 to 3 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 cup water
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Stir in the remaining ingredients except cheese. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cut of Beef: Opt for a tender cut like chuck roast or short ribs for a fall-apart texture.
  • Brown the Beef Thoroughly: This step adds rich flavor and caramelization to the meat.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Include a mix of colorful vegetables for a visually appealing and nutrient-packed stew.
  • Add Spices and Herbs: Experiment with different combinations to create a flavorful and aromatic broth.
  • Simmer, Don't Boil: Maintain a gentle simmer to allow the flavors to develop and blend.
  • Use Fresh or Dried Chiles: Adjust the amount of chiles based on your desired heat level.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Add fresh cilantro, avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Santa Fe stew is a hearty, flavorful, and versatile dish that combines the best of Mexican and American cuisine. With its tender beef, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, this stew is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Whether you follow a traditional recipe or experiment with different ingredients, the key to a great Santa Fe stew lies in using fresh, high-quality ingredients and simmering the stew until the flavors meld together perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let the enticing aromas of this Southwestern delight fill your kitchen.

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