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.
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.