Best 16 Spicy Southwest Beef Stew Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a hearty, flavorful stew that will warm you up on a cold night? Look no further than spicy southwest beef stew! This dish is packed with bold, smoky flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The beef is slow-cooked until it is fall-apart tender, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. Serve this stew with a side of cornbread or rice for a complete meal that is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW



Southwestern Beef Stew image

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

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

SPICY STEWED BEEF



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 pounds beef stew meat or chopped chuck roast
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground chili powder
5 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium beef broth, plus more if needed
One 7-ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Grits, recipe follows, for serving, optional
5 slices thick-cut bacon
1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup half-and-half
Two 4-ounce jars diced pimientos, drained
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil and butter. Working in 2 batches, cook the beef until browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic and some salt and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  • Add the beef broth and chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the meat is fall-apart tender and the liquid is thick, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Check occasionally and add more beef broth if the sauce becomes too thick or dry.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with the green onions, or allow to cool, cover with foil and refrigerate. To reheat, cook at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Garnish with the green onions before serving.
  • If serving with the Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Grits, spoon the hot stew over the warm grits in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and serve immediately or cover with foil and refrigerate. To reheat, cook at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Garnish with the green onions before serving.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the grits and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the half-and-half and cook until the grits are tender and creamy, about 20 more minutes.
  • Add the pimientos, cream cheese, Cheddar and mustard and stir until melted together and combined. Chop the bacon into small pieces and add to the grits. Stir in the pepper and serve.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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Our ladies group at church has a soup and sandwich supper, and before I went to work that morning, I prepared this stew in my slow cooker. It was ready when I got home. It was such a big hit, many asked for the recipe! -Anita Roberson, Williamston, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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 tomatoes, corn, black beans, broth, tomatoes, garlic powder and seasoning blend. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., Stir in rice; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g 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.

Nutrition Facts :

MO'S SPICY BEEF STEW



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Wanting to do something different with the standard beef stew, I added a spicy twist to this family's comfort food. It's quick and easy and sure to please the hungry!

Provided by MOCOOKS2

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

all-purpose flour
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed
3 cups water
1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
2 large potatoes, cut into cubes
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • Mix flour, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Gently press beef cubes into the flour mixture to coat evenly.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in batches in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove browned beef with a slotted spoon to a bowl until all beef is browned.
  • Stir water and beef stew seasoning mix together in a slow cooker until the seasoning is dissolved into the liquid. Add browned beef, potatoes, onion, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cook on High, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Add frozen corn and continue cooking until the corn is hot, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 933.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SOUTHWESTERN PORK STEW



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Relish this spicy beef and veggie stew for dinner tonight - perfect for Southwestern cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean pork boneless shoulder
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/4 cups ready-to-serve fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or canned jalapeño chilies
3 cups frozen broccoli, corn and red peppers (from 16-ounce bag)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Toss pork with flour. Spray Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork, onion and garlic in Dutch oven, stirring occasionally, until pork is brown.
  • Stir in broth, thyme, cumin and chilies. Cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir in vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

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

SPICY SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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Categories     Bean     Beef     Vegetable     Soup/Stew     Fall     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
2 3/4 pounds stew meat, well trimmed and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
3 tablespoon flour
6 tablespoon olive oil
2 onion cut into 1/2" pieces
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno chili, minced with seeds
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups zinfandel wine
2 cups beef stock
2 cups chicken stock
28 ounces italian plum tomatoes, drained
1 smoked ham hock
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
11 ounces linguica sausage-I use hillshire farms
2 bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
2 poblano chilies
3 zicchini
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
makes 1/4 cups Santa Fe Seasoning
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, generous
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • mix together all spices for Santa Fe Seasoning. Makes 1/4 cup and can be prepared 1 month ahead.
  • Place beans in heavy medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans.
  • Place beef in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons Santa Fe Seasoning over; toss well. Add flour and toss to coat.
  • Heat 4 Tablespoons oil in a heavy 4 quart pan over medium-high heat. Add meat in batches and brown well. Transfer to bowl using slotted spoon. Add remaining 2 T oil. Reduce heat to medium,m. Add onions and all but 2 teaspoons remaining seasoning mix and toss to coat. Add garlic, jalapeño and tomato paste and stir 1 minute. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add both stocks, tomatoes, ham hock and red pepper flakes and bring to simmer. Return meat to pan. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add beans, cover partially and simmer 1 hour. Uncover, add reserved 2 teaspoons seasoning mix and simmer until meat and beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
  • Degrease stew if necessary. Remove ham hock, trim fat and discard. Cut ham meat into 1/2" pieces. Mix into stew. (Stew can be prepared 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing with recipe>)
  • Cook linguine in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF BARLEY STEW



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Hearty and easy to fix, this thick stew has a comforting, chili-like flavor. It's my best barley recipe. I'm sure you'll agree that it's a tasty dish. -Lisa Kolenich, Regina, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1-3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; crumble beef; drain. , Stir in the water, bouillon, chili powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN GROUND BEEF STEW



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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh jalapeno chiles
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or to taste
1 (14.5-ounce) can whole stewed tomatoes coarsely chopped
1 cup water
1 cup fresh corn kernels, or frozen and thawed
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 to 1 3/4 pound Bread Bowl

Steps:

  • *When preparing the peppers, be sure to wear gloves, and be careful not to touch your eyes. 1. Brown the beef in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Drain the excess fat. Add the onion, garlic, chiles, and Tabasco sauce, and mix with the beef. Stir in the tomatoes, water, corn, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. 2. Spoon the stew into the bread bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BEEF STEW WITH SPICY V-8



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My dear friend Liz passed this recipe on to me years ago... it is flexible as far as veggies you want to add. Pretty basic stuff. But the V-8 adds a nice kick and this remains a favorite recipe.

Provided by Mom2Danny

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb stew meat
1 (32 ounce) bottle v-8 spicy vegetable juice
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
2 -3 red potatoes, cut up into large chunks
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
1 onion, diced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown meat in small amount of oil.
  • Add canned tomatoes and let cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add vegetables and enough V-8 juice to cover.
  • Let simmer until cooked through.
  • You can season as desired with salt/pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 665.3, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 24.3, Protein 33

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

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

SPICY BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Spicy Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 1h52m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb beef round steak
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
4 large carrots
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Trim fat from meat.
  • Cut meat into 3/4 inch cubes.
  • Spray a large saucepan with veggie spray.
  • Heat saucepan, add meat, onion and garlic, cook over medium high heat 'til meat is brown and onion is tender.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, basil and 2 cups water.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or'til meat is tender.
  • Cut carrots into thin match like strips.
  • Stir carrots and broccoli into meat mixture.
  • Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes more or 'til tender crisp.
  • Stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoon cold water.
  • Stir into stew, cook and stir until bubbly, cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Look for a chuck roast, top round roast, or bottom round roast. These cuts are tough but will become tender when braised in the stew.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and corn.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the stew low and slow: 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, avocado, cilantro, and cornbread.

Conclusion:

Spicy Southwest Beef Stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a stew that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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