Tex Mex Ground Beef Stew Recipe 🥘
Description: Dive into the flavors of the Southwestern U.S. with this easy Tex Mex Ground Beef Stew. It’s a hearty dish that combines the richness of ground beef with the vibrant tastes of green pepper, black beans, corn niblets, and diced green chilies, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth spiced with cumin, oregano, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Ready in under 30 minutes, this stove-top stew is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1 | Can black beans |
| 1 | Can canned corn niblets |
| 1 | Can diced green chilies |
| 1 | Water |
| 2 1/4 | cups Water |
| 1 | tsp Cumin |
| 1 | tsp Oregano |
| 1/2 | tsp Cayenne pepper |
| 1/4 | cup Flour |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 378.2
- Fat: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8g
- Cholesterol: 77.4mg
- Sodium: 913.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.8g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Protein: 27.7g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Instructions:
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Brown beef in a Dutch oven: Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
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Add vegetables: Stir in the green pepper, black beans, canned corn niblets, and diced green chilies, mixing well with the browned beef.
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Season and simmer: Pour in 2 cups of water and sprinkle in the cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine everything, then cover the Dutch oven and reduce the heat to low. Let the stew simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Thicken the stew: In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of water with the flour until smooth. Gradually pour this mixture into the stew, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to cook for about 1 minute, or until the stew has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Serve and enjoy: Ladle the Tex Mex Ground Beef Stew into bowls and serve hot. You can garnish it with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with warm tortillas or crusty bread on the side for a complete and satisfying meal.
This Tex Mex Ground Beef Stew is sure to become a family favorite, thanks to its delicious flavors, easy preparation, and quick cooking time. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting and filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy the taste of the Southwest with every hearty spoonful of this flavorful stew! 🌶️🥄
