Best 10 Texas Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Texas, where flavors dance in harmony to create the legendary Texas stew. This comforting dish, born from the state's rich history and diverse culinary influences, is a symphony of hearty beef, tender vegetables, and a chorus of spices that come together in a pot of pure bliss. From the aromatic blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika to the slow simmer that coaxes out layers of complexity, Texas stew is a true testament to the art of slow cooking. Whether you gather around a campfire under the vast Texas sky or cozy up in your kitchen on a chilly night, this hearty and soul-satisfying stew is sure to warm your spirit and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS COWBOY STEW



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Hearty, filling and man-pleasing describes this stew. Link sausage, cumin, chilies, and chili powder is what gives this soup its Southwest flavor. This dish is quick, easy, and tastes best when it simmers in a slow cooker or even on the stove all day. Bake some Mexican cornbread, toss a simple green salad, and you have a great meal.

Provided by Glenda Beall

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 (16 ounce) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, with liquid
2 (15.2 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, with liquid
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, garlic and onion; cook and stir until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off grease, and transfer the contents of the skillet to a large pot.
  • Pour the tomatoes into the pot with the meat, and stir in the potatoes, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, mixed vegetables and water. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour. Stir occasionally. The longer this stew cooks, the better it gets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1620.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

TEXAS STEW



Texas Stew image

I love to experiment with many different types of recipes. But as a mother of young children, I rely on family-friendly ones more and more. Everyone enjoys this stew. -Kim Balstad, Lewisville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained
1 can (16 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Chili powder to taste
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce

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 remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

TEXAS RANCH-STYLE STEW



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Ground beef, beans and pasta thickens this hearty stew that's perfect for brisk autumn days. The zippy sauce, made with canned vegetable juice, gives the chunky mixture a western flair -Mrs. J.W. West of Alvord, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small shell pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Southwestern diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; stir into stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEXAS BEEF STEW



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This easy and delicious stew is one of my newer recipes, but it's quickly become a favorite. Almost everything we cook in our house has a Mexican flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, optional
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beef until no longer pink, adding oil if desired; drain. Add onion, garlic powder, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is almost tender. , Add tomatoes, cumin and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CROCK POT TEXAS STEW



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Make and share this Crock Pot Texas Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Stew

Time 6h5m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs beef caps, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce, medium or 1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce, mild
1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn
3 carrots, scraped and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients in a 3- or 4-quart electric slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or on LOW 10 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Combine water and flour, stirring until smooth; stir into meat mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cook stew, uncovered on HIGH 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 599.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.5

TEXAS BEEF STEW



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Recipe from About "Southern U.S. Cuisine" at http://southernfood.about.com. We like any type of stew and this one is very good.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Stew

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs beef caps, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 (8 ounce) jar mild picante sauce
10 ounces frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
3 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients in a large slow cooker.
  • Cook, covered, on high for 3 or 4 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Stir together flour and water. Stir into meat mixture and cook on high setting 1 hour or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 742.6, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.4

TEXAS RANCH STEW



Texas Ranch Stew image

Make and share this Texas Ranch Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small shell pasta
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (5 1/2 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice
1 (15 ounce) can baked beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir drained pasta into stew.

QUICK TEXAS STEW



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A delicious Tex-Mex Chili even the non-cooks will enjoy. Serve with picante sauce and tortilla chips OR you can put some picante sauce right in the bowl, if you like.

Provided by Sam Horn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can ranch style chili beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (19 ounce) can minestrone soup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, over medium heat brown and drain 1 pound ground beef.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, ranch style chili beans, corn with liquid, minestrone soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1593.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

TEXAS TERIYAKI PORK STEW



Texas Teriyaki Pork Stew image

Marinating and long slow cooking turn simple country ribs into something special. This may be served as a stew, or with pasta, rice or potatoes. Times do not include marinating. Note: Thanks to East Wind Goddess for pointing out that one ingredient wasn't listed. It is fixed now.

Provided by Chocolatl

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
3/4 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce, asian style
3/4 cup dry sherry, divided
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 lbs country-style pork ribs
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces white button mushrooms, halved if large
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground savory
1 1/4 teaspoons thyme
1 tablespoon roasted garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup beef stock
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, mustard, Asian Chili Garlic Sauce, and 1/2 cup dry sherry in a large bowl.
  • Add pork ribs and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain meat, reserving marinade.
  • Place marinade in a large, heavy pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add tomato sauce, reduce heat to low, and simmer.
  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Brown meat on both sides, sprinkling brown sugar over meat while it is browning.
  • Remove meat and add to sauce.
  • In same skillet, melt butter and add mushrooms and onion.
  • Cook until onion begins to soften and become translucent.
  • Remove and add to meat and sauce.
  • Add smoked paprika, savory, thyme, garlic, ginger, stock and remaining 1/4 cup sherry to pot.
  • Stir well, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Check pot every 30 minutes, skim excess fat, and stir well.
  • Remove meat from pot.
  • Remove bones and discard.
  • Return meat to pot, add bell pepper, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

TEXAS BRUNSWICK STEW



Texas Brunswick Stew image

A Brunswick stew without the smoked ingredients.....I tried this and it wasn't what I call a traditional Brunswick stew, but it was a good chicken stew!!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb chicken, broiler/fryer
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c red potatoes, peeled and chopped
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 3/4 c frozen lima beans
2/3 c onion, chopped
1 3/4 c frozen whole kernel corn
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp poutry seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until done. Drain, reserving broth.
  • 2. Remove and discard skin from the chicken. Bone the chicken and chop the meat. Set aside.
  • 3. Skim the fat from the reserved broth. Return the broth to the Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the broth is reduced to 2 cups.
  • 4. Add the potato, and simmer 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, lima beans, and onion. Simmer an additional 20 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, corn, and remaining ingredients. Simmer an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, brown the beef cubes in a skillet before adding them to the stew.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew, such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your stew, such as thyme, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or cornbread.

Conclusion:

Texas stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this stew is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give Texas stew a try. You won't be disappointed.

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