Ranchero Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Ranchero Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, cubed; 2 medium carrots, cubed; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 15-to 16-ounce can stewed tomatoes; 1 cup canned beef broth; 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies; 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives (about 2 1/2 ounces); 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cubed
2 medium carrots, cubed
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 15-to 16-ounce can stewed tomatoes
1 cup canned beef broth
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives (about 2 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat.
2
Season beef with salt and pepper.
3
Add to Dutch oven; saute until brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Add onion, carrots, and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes, broth chilies, olives and oregano.
6
Bring to simmer.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour.
8
Uncover; simmer until juices thicken, about 10 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Stir in cilantro.

487

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 large onion, cubed, 2 medium carrots, cubed, and more.

Yes, Ranchero Beef 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.

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Ranchero Beef Stew

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