Best Southwest Stew Recipes

SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW

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.

SOUTHWEST STEW

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.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW

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.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & GREEN CHILI STEW

Steps:

• Trim fat from chicken. Cut chicken into cubes. Heat 1/2 of the broth to boiling in Dutch oven. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.
• Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining broth.
• Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling then reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND CHILI STEW

Steps:

• Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1/2 cup of the broth to boiling. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.
• Add garlic and chiles to broth in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining broth.
• Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and thoroughly heated. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY STEW

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown turkey in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, peppers, onion, salsa, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

CROCK POT SOUTHWEST BEEF CHILI STEW

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients, except cornmeal, in a slow cooker, mixing well.
• 2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until meat is tender.
• 3. Turn control to HIGH. Stir in cornmeal; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes longer.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken and broth (if using) in slow cooker.
• Lay chicken on top and cover.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
• Before serving remove and shred chicken. Chicken broth can be added at this point if a thinner consistency is desired.
• Cook 30 minutes longer on low.
• Can be served with rice, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.

SOUTHWEST GARDEN STEW

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.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW

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.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW WITH ROASTED TOMATILLOS AND CHILI PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Rub chicken with a mixture of cumin,oregano, salt and pepper. 2. Roast peppers and then tomatillos separately under a broiler at top oven shelf setting, turning occasionally until charred all over. 7 to 10 minutes for peppers, 3 to 5 minutes for tomatillos. Place peppers in a plastic storge bag to steam for at least 15 minutes. In the meantime, roast, peel and chop the tomatillos. Rub the skins off the peppers under cold running water. Remove stems and seeds. Chop roasted peppers and set vegetables aside. 3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pumkin seeds while occasionally shaking the pan until they pop, about 4 to 5 minutes. In a blender of processor, puree the seeds with one cup of the chicken stock. 4. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally until onions are softened. Add the chicken and braise turning occasionally until the pink disappers, about 5 minutes. Add remaining chicken stock, pumpkin seed puree and roasted chopped vegetables. Stir and simmer covered over low heat for 45 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, cut the kernals off the corn cobs, and "milk" cob by rubbing bare cob with back of knife. Or use frozen corn. After the chicken has simmered for 40 minutes, add corn to pot. Add the cream and 1/3 cup of celantro and simmer 10 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste. 5. Garnish with additional cilantro on top and serve..

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND CHILI STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 cup of the broth to boiling in Dutch oven. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon.Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour reduce heat to low. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups broth.Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling heat reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.Mix cornstarch and cold water stir into stew. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips.1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 50mg Sodium 830mg Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 29g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 38% Vitamin C 42% Calcium 2% Iron 8%Diet Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Lean Meat, 1 VegetableBetty's TipServe this colorful chili with cornmeal muffins and honey butter. To make your own honey butter, stir together equal parts of softened butter and honey.

SPICY SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW

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.

SOUTHWEST ELK STEW

Steps:

• Place garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
• Strain and wash beans and place in a slow cooker. Add elk roast, olive oil, and bay leaves. Fill with enough water to cover garbanzo beans.
• Cook on High until elk meat falls off the bone when poked with a fork, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
• While roast is cooking, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add chile pods and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove chile pods with a slotted spoon, leaving most of the water in the pot, transfer to a blender, and process to a thin consistency.
• Remove elk roast and shred meat. Add meat back to the slow cooker. Scoop blended chiles into a fine mesh strainer and press with a spoon to add sauce to the slow cooker; discard any solids in the strainer. Add 6 cups boiling water, salt, garlic, and smoked paprika, reduce heat to Low, and cook for 3 hours. Serve stew with cabbage, avocados, lime wedges, and crushed red pepper.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & CHILI STEW

Steps:

• 1. Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Heat 1/2 cup of the broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Cook chicken in broth about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until white. Remove chicken from broth with slotted spoon. 2. Cook garlic and chilies in broth in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour reduce heat to low. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups broth. 3. Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water, and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. 4. Mix cornstarch and water stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened. Serve with tortilla chips. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 45) Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 70mg Sodium 610mg Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 30g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 52% Vitamin C 70% Calcium 2% Iron 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch, 4 Very Lean MeatFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY TENDERLOIN STEW

Steps:

• Place turkey in slow cooker. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin and salt over turkey; toss to coat.
• Add beans, tomatoes, chilies, bell peppers, onion, salsa and garlic. Mix well.
• Cover and cool on Low 5-8 hours or until turkey is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
• Makes 8 servings.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• 1. First: Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 2 hours.
• 2. Second: Add these ingredients. Stir and cook 1 hour on high.
• 3. Third: Cook rice in microwave safe dish and add to crock pot.( In place of the water and bullion you may use 1/2 cup of chicken broth). --- Remove chicken from pot - shred or dice and return to pot. Stir to mix in and cook on low for 1 hour, taste to adjust seasoning if needed. --- Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips and sprinkle top of stew with shredded cheese.

SOUTHWEST VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cilantro in 6-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Spoon into shallow serving bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.

FAST SOUTHWEST SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• In large stock pot, sauté olive oil, garlic and onion over medium high heat approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from casings and add to pot. Reduce heat to medium. Sautee sausage until thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes, making sure to stir vigorously to break sausage into small pieces. When sausage is cooked through add all other ingredients. Reduce heat to low and cook until stew is heated. Serve with crumbled tortilla or corn chips, if desired.

CALDILLO AKA SOUTHWEST STEW (SALLYE)

Steps:

• Cut steak into bite sized cubes and set aside. Cut anaheim peppers into thin strips, set aside. Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor Cut jalapenos in half, remove seeds and veins and place pepper pieces in food processor with onion. Pulse food processor just until onion and pepper is coarsely chopped.
• Place heavy saucepan or skillet over medium high heat. Pour oil into pan and when shimmering, add steak cubes. Brown meat on all sides, stirring frequently with wooden spoon to avoid burning or sticking.
• Do not drain oil or remove meat; just add the Anaheim and jalapeno pepper and the onion to the meat. Cook for a couple more minutes until onion and peppers are tender (but not brown)
• Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes and stir in until blended with meat mixture. (This will just take a few seconds)
• Add Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, and beef stock. Add enough water to completely cover the meat.
• Turn heat to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water if necessary.
• Peel and cube potatoes into bite size pieces, add to meat mixture, also add 1 or 2 cups of water so meat and potatoes are completely covered. Continue to simmer another 30 -45 minutes or so until liquid has cooked down and thickened to a stew-like consistency. NOTE: If it is not thickening to suit your taste, throw in a pinch of instant mashed potatoes or cornmeal and stir until well blended and mixture begins to thicken. If it thickens too much for your taste, add a cup of water and stir until well blended into stew mixture.
• Serve while hot. Store leftovers in fridge. It is actually better the second day.