Best 7 Southwest Garden Stew Recipes

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In search of a delectable and soul-satisfying culinary creation that captures the vibrant flavors of the Southwest? Look no further than the remarkable "Southwest Garden Stew". This savory dish, with its medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and a symphony of robust flavors, promises to transport your taste buds on a journey to the heart of the desert. From zesty tomatoes and crisp bell peppers to succulent corn and hearty black beans, each ingredient in this stew sings in perfect harmony. So, join us on an exploration of the tantalizing flavors and aromas of the Southwest, as we unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate "Southwest Garden Stew".

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

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 :

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

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 VEGETABLE STEW



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Looking for a vegetable stew? Then check out this slow cooked stew recipe - perfect if you love Southwest cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
8 small unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except cilantro in 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Spoon into shallow serving bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

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     Chicken Stew

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

SOUTHWESTERN GREEN CHILE STEW



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Delicious vegan stew from Jayme Heimbuch at Mother Nature Network; you won't miss the meat at all, and all the green chilies gives it a lovely tartness. Serve with lime quarters on the table for squeezing and, if you like, a sprinkling of your favorite (vegan?) cheese.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 ear of corn (canned if out of season)
3 small new potatoes, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can red beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
2 cups vegetable stock
3 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stew pot or dutch oven, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and stir. Cook until translucent. Add the jalepeño, and cook until softened.
  • 2. Add the red bell pepper and tomato and cook until softened.
  • 3. Cut the corn from the cob and add to the pot along with the potatoes, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • 4. Add in all the beans and, most importantly, the green chiles. Pour in the vegetable stock until the liquid comes just to the top of the vegetables.
  • 5. Bring the stew to a boil and reduce the heat to very low. Cover and allow to gently simmer for at least 30 minutes, but the longer you let it simmer the better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 894.1, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 19.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 20

Tips for Making Southwest Garden Stew

- **Use fresh vegetables.** The fresher the vegetables, the more flavorful your stew will be. If you can, buy your vegetables from a local farmer's market or grow them yourself. - **Choose a variety of vegetables.** Don't just use one or two types of vegetables in your stew. Instead, use a variety of vegetables, such as corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers. This will give your stew a more complex flavor. - **Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stew.** Sautéing the vegetables will help them to caramelize and develop a deeper flavor. - **Use a good quality broth.** The broth is the base of your stew, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real ingredients and that has a rich flavor. - **Season the stew to taste.** Don't be afraid to season your stew to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices until the stew is flavorful. - **Let the stew simmer for a while.** The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time. - **Serve the stew with your favorite toppings.** There are many different toppings that you can serve with Southwest garden stew. Some popular toppings include sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Conclusion

Southwest garden stew is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. With its fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and variety of toppings, Southwest garden stew is sure to please everyone at the table.

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