This Southwestern Meat and Potato Stew is a comforting, one-pot meal that delivers deep, savory flavors in every spoonful. Ground beef is browned with onions and then slow-cooked with cubed potatoes, corn, and diced tomatoes in a rich blend of cumin, garlic, and salsa. The result is a thick, satisfying stew with a perfect balance of tender vegetables and seasoned meat. It’s an ideal dish for chilly evenings or busy weeknights when you want something substantial yet simple. Serve it hot with crusty bread or over rice for a complete family-friendly dinner that warms the soul.
Southwestern Meat And Potato Stew
Description
This Southwestern Meat and Potato Stew is a comforting, one-pot meal that delivers deep, savory flavors in every spoonful. Ground beef is browned with onions and then slow-cooked with cubed potatoes, corn, and diced tomatoes in a rich blend of cumin, garlic, and salsa. The result is a thick, satisfying stew with a perfect balance of tender vegetables and seasoned meat. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for chilly evenings or busy weeknights when you want something substantial yet simple. Serve it hot with crusty bread or over rice for a complete family-friendly dinner that warms the soul.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink.
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Drain any excess fat from the pot.
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Add the cubed potatoes, salsa, ground cumin, garlic powder, pepper, salt (if using), frozen corn, and diced tomatoes with their liquid.
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Pour in 3/4 cup of water and stir to combine all ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover the pot and let the stew simmer gently for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and the remaining 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
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Stir the flour mixture into the stew to thicken it.
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Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the stew boils and thickens slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 246.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.3g18%
- Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
- Cholesterol 86.3mg29%
- Sodium 81.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 31.8g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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