Best 8 Southwestern Style Beef Stew Recipes

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Discover the captivating flavors of the Southwest in this culinary adventure, where we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the most extraordinary Southwestern-style beef stew. This hearty and comforting dish combines the bold and zesty spices of the region with tender, succulent beef and an array of colorful vegetables, all harmoniously simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. As you gather around the table to savor this culinary masterpiece, let the vibrant flavors transport you to the heart of the Southwest, where the aromas of roasted chilies, the warmth of cumin and paprika, and the subtle sweetness of corn and beans come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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

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

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

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW



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This zippy stew seasoned with picante sauce is great on cold winter evenings. The preparation is so easy...it's ready in minutes after a busy day at work.-Regina Stock of Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown beef on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the picante sauce, potatoes, carrots, onion, chili powder, salt and cumin. , Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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This is from Progresso. I just used a regular can of plum tomatoes and put in some dried basil. Good with cheese sprinkled on top or also some sour cream.

Provided by appliance queen

Categories     Stew

Time 9h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb stew meat
1 (28 ounce) can progresso whole peeled tomatoes with basil, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can progresso black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole mexicorn whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Mix beef, tomatoes, onion and chili powder in 3 1/2-to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting about 9 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Stir in taco seaoning mix with wire whisk.
  • Stir in beans and corn.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting 15-30 min or until thickened.
  • Oven Directions (ready in 2 hrs.):.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Mix beef, tomatoes, onion and chili powder in 4-qt.
  • Dutch oven.
  • Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours, stirring once.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix with wire whisk.
  • Stir in beans and corn.
  • Cover and bake 30 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 60.8, Sodium 59.2, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 1, Protein 24.1

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND BEAN STEW



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Enjoy this Southwestern-style chicken and beef stew slow cooked using Frozen Corn, and Old El Paso® Salsa and Green Chiles. Perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried pinto beans
2 lb. cut-up frying chicken, skin removed
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup Old El Paso™ Salsa
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place beans in medium bowl; add enough water to cover. Let stand overnight to soak.
  • Drain beans; discard water. Place beans and all remaining ingredients except cilantro in 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours.
  • To serve, remove chicken from slow cooker with slotted spoon. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Cut chicken into pieces; return chicken to slow cooker. Add cilantro; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 3 g

SOUTHERN STYLE BEEF STEW



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This is how my mother in law makes beef stew and she is from Alabama. As southern as you can get. Do not use generic tomatoes, they make this bland. I use arm shoulder roast and cut it up cause some beef stew meat is too tough. You can also make this with turtle meat and call it turtle stew, that's what we do! You can adjust the ingredients according to your own taste. We love to eat this with buttered bread.

Provided by KIMMYKIM1

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef, and quickly brown on all sides. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, and stewed tomatoes. Add the okra, lima beans and corn. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until meat is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 487.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 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 BLACK BEAN STEW



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A mild stew with a flair, from the southwest.

Provided by Lanay Bien

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
½ cup sour cream
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and drain the excess fat. Add taco seasoning, and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a slow cooker over low heat, combine the corn, beans, tomato paste and water. Mix well. Add the seasoned meat and the sour cream. Raise heat to high setting and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 1596.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef: Opt for grass-fed or organic beef for a more flavorful stew.
  • Brown the beef in batches: This helps to develop a rich, caramelized flavor and prevents the beef from stewing in its own juices.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This adds color, texture, and flavor to the stew. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Beef broth or vegetable broth are both good options. You can also use a combination of the two.
  • Add spices and herbs: This will help to give the stew a complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour: This will allow the flavors to develop and the beef to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite toppings: Some good options include sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced avocado.

Conclusion:

This Southwestern-style beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp-tender, and the broth is rich and flavorful. This stew is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for a busy weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting stew, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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