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Easy Taco Stew Recipe

Like taco soup? Try the stew version instead! This easy taco stew recipe is a weeknight wonder meal. You only need a handful of ingredients and before you know it, you'll have a rich, flavorful stew on the table.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 506kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 1 jalapeño trimmed and minced
  • 4 scallions minced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional
  • 2 tablespoons premade taco mix or use a mix of cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, Cobanero chili flakes, or cayenne powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 5 cups water
  • 15- ounce can of black beans drained
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white rice or brown rice or quinoa

For serving:

  • Pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, or fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook the taco stew base

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until completely cooked through and beginning to crisp up in spots. Add the minced jalapeño and scallion whites—season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter into the beef. Add the taco mix—cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes or until it deepens in color.

Simmer the stew:

  • Pour in the water and stir until completely incorporated. Add the black beans—season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and hard-simmer for 30 minutes. It will reduce and thicken. Add more water and adjust the heat if it reduces too quickly—taste and season to your preferences.

Prepare the rice:

  • While the stew cooks, make the white rice and prepare any accompaniments for the taco stew.

To serve:

  • Divide the rice between bowls and ladle the taco stew around it. Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 6mg
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