Best 7 Southwest Elk Stew Recipes

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Embrace the bold flavors of the Southwest in a hearty and savory elk stew. This delectable dish combines the richness of elk meat with an enticing blend of spices, vegetables, and beans. As you embark on this culinary journey, prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Southwest.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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Add your family's favorite picante sauce to ground beef, black beans and corn, then watch how quickly they empty their bowls. This mixture freezes well, so I keep a batch on hand for quick nutritious meals. -Janet Brannan of Sidney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup picante sauce
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

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ELK STEW



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A very flavorful stew with elk meat (can substitute beef or other game meat you wish to use). My husband inhaled it, went back for seconds the first time I made it. He doesn't do that unless he REALLY likes the dish. I've had to make this in triple batches when friends come over because they have to take some home with them. I would let you know if it freezes well but never enough left over to find out.

Provided by CookingFairie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups water
3 teaspoons instant beef bouillon (or 3 cubes)
3 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon (or 3 cubes)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to your taste)
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped (or more to your taste)
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cup anaheim pepper
1 1/2 lbs elk meat, cut into 1-inch pieces (or meat of your choosing)
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped into 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch slices
5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 cups sliced mushrooms (fresh is best)

Steps:

  • In 6 quart pan, pour water and turn burner on high. Add the beef boullion, instant chicken boullion, garlic, black pepper, cilantro, basil, and anaheim pepper into the water and bring to a boil.
  • Turn burner down to medium and add the meat to the water. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Cook for 2 hours on low.
  • Enjoy. Excellent with a crusty bread.

SOUTHWEST ELK STEW



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This is my take on pozole. I fell in love with traditional pozole a few years ago when a friend from New Mexico made the dish. Although I love the traditional dish, in general I'm not a huge fan of pork or hominy, thus the creation of this recipe.

Provided by azmtnlivingcom

Categories     Stew

Time 16h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups dried garbanzo beans
2 pounds elk roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
water as needed
2 ½ ounces New Mexico chile pods
6 cups boiling water
1 ½ tablespoons salt
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 head cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Strain and wash beans and place in a slow cooker. Add elk roast, olive oil, and bay leaves. Fill with enough water to cover garbanzo beans.
  • Cook on High until elk meat falls off the bone when poked with a fork, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
  • While roast is cooking, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add chile pods and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove chile pods with a slotted spoon, leaving most of the water in the pot, transfer to a blender, and process to a thin consistency.
  • Remove elk roast and shred meat. Add meat back to the slow cooker. Scoop blended chiles into a fine mesh strainer and press with a spoon to add sauce to the slow cooker; discard any solids in the strainer. Add 6 cups boiling water, salt, garlic, and smoked paprika, reduce heat to Low, and cook for 3 hours. Serve stew with cabbage, avocados, lime wedges, and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 21.1 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1414.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

KELLY'S SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW



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Thick, rich and hearty beef stew that is anything BUT bland, if you know what I mean! It took me several years to perfect this recipe, and I'm proud to say that it was recently published in Taste of Home magazine! I'm a Midwest meat and potatoes kind of girl, and always liked beef stew, but it was always just "ok". Even people that say they don't care for spicy foods really liked it! Hope you try it! Enjoy!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2-3 lbs chuck roast (trim fat as necessary) or 2 1/2-3 lbs arm roast, cubed (trim fat as necessary)
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons Butter Flavor Crisco
2 onions, diced large
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 large bay leaf
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, can sub 1/4 tsp. cayenne powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, but we like it in there) (optional)
4 carrots, peeled and sliced thick
4 -5 medium red potatoes, unpeeled, cut lg. bite-sized
1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon cold water (optional)

Steps:

  • In large ziplock baggie or large mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
  • Add meat and shake/toss til all is coated.
  • In large heavy-bottomed pot that has a lid, brown meat over med-high heat in the 4 tbsp Crisco.
  • Add next 8 ingredients, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring only occasionally, til meat is tender.
  • Add carrots and potatoes, recover and simmer another 25-30 minutes or til tender.
  • Add corn, heat through.
  • Remove bay leaf, or, leave it in there and whoever happens to get it has to do the dishes! ;).
  • *Can add or sub peas and/or green beans if desired. You can also add 1 rib of celery, sliced, at the same time you add the potatoes and carrots if desired.
  • **If you like it on the thick side like we do, just mix 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch with equal amount of cold water (I use 2 tbsp each), stir into pot while simmering to thicken even more. Simmer, stirring, for several minutes. Do this at the very end. Stir gently so you don't wreck the green beans if added.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 1151.8, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 35.9

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

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW



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Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds lean stew beef
About 1/3 cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
Flour seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons cuminseeds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 4-ounce cans diced green chili peppers, drained
1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 small, skinny zucchini, trimmed and diced
1 20-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 6-ounce can ripe olives, medium-sized, drained
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into one-and-a-half-inch cubes and set aside.
  • Heat about two tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron Dutch oven or heavy kettle and saute the onions and garlic until they are soft, about five minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add a bit more oil to the kettle and heat again. Dredge the beef cubes in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, and add them to the pan in batches, turning to brown on all sides. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon and add to the onion-garlic mixture. Use additional oil as needed to brown the remaining meat.
  • When all the beef is browned, raise the heat and add the beer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the dark crust. Cook until the beer is reduced by half. Reduce the heat to low and add the beef stock, cuminseeds and oregano. Return the beef and onion mixture to the pot and cover partly. Simmer for one hour.
  • Add the chilies and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for a half hour. Add the zucchini, chickpeas and olives and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. The beef should be very tender; if not, simmer a little longer. Season with additional salt, if needed, and lots of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 775 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality elk meat: Look for meat that is a deep red color and has little fat. Avoid meat that is dark or has a lot of white marbling.
  • Marinate the elk meat: Marinating the meat for several hours or overnight helps tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. Use a marinade that contains acidic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, or yogurt.
  • Brown the elk meat in a Dutch oven: Browning the meat helps develop flavor and color. Do not overcrowd the Dutch oven, or the meat will not brown properly.
  • Add vegetables and spices: Add a variety of vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Simmer the stew: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew: Serve the stew hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. You can also garnish it with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Southwest elk stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of elk meat, vegetables, and spices creates a delicious and satisfying meal. This stew is also relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give southwest elk stew a try.

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