Spicy Beef, Tomato, and Corn Stew
A real food, hearty & easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Pair it with a salad and chips or quesadillas for a Southwest flavored meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pound ground meat beef, turkey, venison, etc.
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning store bought or homemade (see notes)
- 1/2 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped Anaheim peppers or other mild green chili, about 1 large*
- 1 jalapeno chopped** (remove seeds and veins for less spice)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoons potato starch or cornstarch or arrowroot and 1 TB cold water optional for thickening
- Optional for serving: shredded cheese chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add 1/4 cup water and ground beef to a large 4 to 6-quart soup pot and cook until browned. Add seasoning, onion, garlic, and both kinds of peppers. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes and corn.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Served topped with optional garnishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week (this tastes wonderful the next day!).
Notes
Remember to use gloves when chopping fresh chilies!
*You can use frozen or canned mild green chilies for the Anaheim.
**If Jalapeños aren't available, substitute with a few shakes of dried red chili flakes or hot sauce to taste. Lessen amount for a less spicy stew. Homemade Taco Seasoning: 1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -Mix all spices together well in a bowl. This makes a bit more than the 2 tablespoons needed for the recipe - I just add it all to the recipe. You can store the remainder if you don't want to add the extra.
*You can use frozen or canned mild green chilies for the Anaheim.
**If Jalapeños aren't available, substitute with a few shakes of dried red chili flakes or hot sauce to taste. Lessen amount for a less spicy stew. Homemade Taco Seasoning: 1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -Mix all spices together well in a bowl. This makes a bit more than the 2 tablespoons needed for the recipe - I just add it all to the recipe. You can store the remainder if you don't want to add the extra.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
