Western Skillet Stew Recipe

Name: Western Skillet Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or veal); 1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips; 1 c. Pace picante sauce; 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion with tops; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained), coarsely chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 c. beef broth; 1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 tsp. chili powder

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or veal)
1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
1 c. Pace picante sauce
1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion with tops
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained), coarsely chopped
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. beef broth
1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. chili powder

1
Combine meat, crushed tortilla chips, 1/3 cup picante sauce, green onions, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the cumin and salt; mix well.
2
Shape to form 1-inch meatballs.
3
Brown half of the meatballs in oil in 12-inch skillet until brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Remove and reserve.
5
Repeat with remaining meatballs. Drain drippings from skillet.
6
Add tomatoes, beans, broth, green pepper and chili powder to skillet with remaining 2/3 cup picante sauce and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin.
7
Bring to a boil, stirring up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
8
Return meatballs to skillet.
9
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
10
Serve with crumbled tortilla chips over stew.

428

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Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or veal), 1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips, 1 c. Pace picante sauce, 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion with tops, and more.

Yes, Western Skillet 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!

Western Skillet Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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