Crock Pot Southwestern Stew Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Southwestern Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable broth, sodium free homemade if available; 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef, browned; 2 lbs roma tomatoes, pureed; 30 ounces corn kernels, 2 cans; 2 cups cilantro, freshly chopped; 2 cups onions, sliced into rings; 1 cup bell pepper, large slices; 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped for garnish; 24 ounces tomato paste, low sodium if available; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 8 ounces fajita marinade, fat free low sodium if available; 1 cup celery leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper; ½ cup mushroom pieces; 4 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

2 cups vegetable broth, sodium free homemade if available
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef, browned
2 lbs roma tomatoes, pureed
30 ounces corn kernels, 2 cans
2 cups cilantro, freshly chopped
2 cups onions, sliced into rings
1 cup bell pepper, large slices
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped for garnish
24 ounces tomato paste, low sodium if available
3 tablespoons chili powder
8 ounces fajita marinade, fat free low sodium if available
1 cup celery leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper
½ cup mushroom pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced

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Plan ahead.
2
Make your own sodium free vegetable broth by saving the seasoned water anytime you boil or steam veggies.
3
It will keep in your freezer for several months.
4
Prepared broths available for purchase at the grocery store are not usually sodium free.
5
Puree 2 lbs of roma tomatoes in food processor.
6
Slice onions into rings.
7
Chop bell peppers into large slices.
8
Chop cilantro, then add all vegetables (except spring onions) to 5 quart crock pot with 24 ounces tomato paste.
9
Sprinkle Fajita sauce, Chile powder, and Ancho Chile Pepper over vegetables.
10
Add 2 cups sodium-free vegetable broth.
11
If you wish to reduce sodium content further, substitute 2 additional pounds of pureed roma tomatoes instead of using tomato paste.
12
Soup will still have great flavor but be a bit less sweet with less sodium.
13
Cook in crock pot on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
14
Add browned turkey or lean ground beef anytime after 6 hours.
15
Top off with a few bell pepper rings and spring onions during last hour of cooking.

721

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups vegetable broth, sodium free homemade if available, 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef, browned, 2 lbs roma tomatoes, pureed, 30 ounces corn kernels, 2 cans, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Southwestern Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Pot Southwestern Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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