Best Hearty Texas Beef Pork Chicken Stew Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S HEARTY & SAVORY STEW

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From Paula's Quick & Easy Meals, Special Collector's Issue. (Note: Can cook several hours on low simmer. I find soups & stews such as this one taste better the longer they are simmered).

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories Savory

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 lbs pork tenderloin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups cubed potatoes (1/4-inch cubes)
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup frozen niblet corn
1 cup frozen English peas
1 cup frozen green beans
3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut pork into 1/4" cubes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine pork cubes and flour. Seal bag, and shake to coat pork.
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork, and cook 6-8 minutes, or until browned. Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in potatoes and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Can add additional beef broth or water if desired or needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 1279.9, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 25.3

BEEF AND CHICKEN STEW

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I received this recipe from my mother-in-law. Everyone in my family likes this recipe. Especially my son. Great with cornbread.

Provided by Lynn0166

Categories Stew

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cooked and chopped (save broth) or 1 (10 ounce) can chicken
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans barbecued pork
1/2 cup ketchup
1 onion, chopped
salt
pepper
hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a pot (including juice from cans); add some of the broth or water if it is too thick.
Simmer for about 45 minutes. stirring occasionally.
Can be put in crock pot on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 133.9, Sodium 875.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.1, Protein 34

SLOW-COOKED PORK STEW

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Try this comforting pork stew recipe that's easy to put together, but tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen all day. It's even better served over polenta, egg noodles or mashed potatoes. -Nancy Elliott, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/3 cup Greek olives, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Hot cooked mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, celery and onion. In a small bowl, whisk broth and tomato paste; pour over vegetables. Add plums, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme and, if desired, olives. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender., Discard bay leaves, rosemary and thyme. If desired, sprinkle stew with parsley and serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST BEEF STEW

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Our stew has tons of flavor thanks to the herbs, red wine and balsamic vinegar. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 bay leaves
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large)
2 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
Additional fresh rosemary, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges