Southwestern Stew Recipe

Name: Southwestern Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained (I use canned diced tomatoes); 1 ½ cups cooked black beans, drained; 1 cup corn kernel, drained; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground sage; ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, to taste; 1 cup diced carrot; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained (I use canned diced tomatoes)
1 ½ cups cooked black beans, drained
1 cup corn kernel, drained
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon ground sage
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 cup diced carrot
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a 3-quart pot, heat the oil over med-high heat.
2
Add in bell peppers and garlic; cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon until absorbed.
4
Add in the tomatoes, breaking them up with the back of a spoon.
5
Add in the black beans, corn, water, sugar, sage, salt, and Tabasco.
6
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
7
Stir in carrots and cilantro; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and stew is slightly thickened.
8
*Adding the carrots near the end leaves them slightly crunchy.
9
For softer carrots, add them when you add in the beans.
10
Good served over cornbread.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, 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!

Southwestern Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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