Best 10 Cajun Hamburger Stew Recipes

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**Cajun Hamburger Stew: A Flavorful and Hearty One-Pot Meal**

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight, Cajun hamburger stew is the perfect choice. This easy-to-make stew is packed with ground beef, vegetables, and a delicious Cajun-spiced broth. It's also incredibly versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you like your stew thick or thin, spicy or mild, there's a Cajun hamburger stew recipe out there for you.

This article features three different Cajun hamburger stew recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic Cajun hamburger stew, made with ground beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. The second recipe is a spicy Cajun hamburger stew, made with cayenne pepper and other spices for a kick of heat. The third recipe is a slow-cooker Cajun hamburger stew, perfect for those days when you don't have time to babysit a pot on the stove.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to end up with a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a pot of Cajun hamburger stew tonight!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CAJUN BEEF GUMBO



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Try this stew with all the flavors of New Orleans. Beef Shank Cross-Cut and Smoked Beef Sausage are the stars of our take on this classic dish.

Provided by BIWFD

Categories     Entrée

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds beef Shank Cross-Cut
1 quart + 1/2 cup beef stock
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 package (12 ounces) smoked beef sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning
Hot cooked rice, sliced green onion, sliced pickled okra, sliced pickled jalapeño (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown all sides of beef Shank Cross-Cut in 6-quart pressure cooker using sauté or browning setting, as desired. Add 1/2 cup stock to pressure cooker. Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Use beef, stew or high-pressure setting on pressure cooker; program 40 minutes on pressure cooker timer.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large heavy-bottom stock pot over medium-high heat until pot is almost smoking. Slowly whisk in flour until combined. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, whisking continuously until it turns a milk chocolate color. Reduce heat to medium; slowly add onions as oil mixture may splatter. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until oil mixture turns dark chocolate color. Add celery, bell pepper, garlic and thyme; cook 4 to 6 until vegetables are soft. Add hot sauce, Worcestershire and tomato paste; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining quart of stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add sausage and Creole Seasoning; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Use quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove lid. Remove beef from pressure cooker; discard cooking liquid. Shred beef into bite-sized pieces. Add beef to vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Serve Gumbo with rice, onion, okra and jalapeños, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600

SLOW-COOKER CAJUN STEW



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It's a busy cook's dream: dinner that makes itself. With a slow cooker, it's a reality. Toss together the ingredients necessary to make this spicy seafood stew, push a button, and find a comforting meal ready at supper time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound andouille or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 red onion, sliced into wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1 red or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups frozen cut okra (from an 8-ounce package), thawed

Steps:

  • In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place sausage, onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Add tomatoes and their liquid, 1/2 cup water, and cayenne; season with salt. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 1/2 hours on high (or 7 hours on low). Add shrimp and okra, cover, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, 30 minutes (or 1 hour on low).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

OLD-FASHIONED HAMBURGER AND VEGETABLE STEW



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In about 1 hour, you can have this easy stew on your table. Chock-full of vegetables and flavor, it's a mosaic of color and taste in your bowl. I always have fresh herbs, on hand, as well as most of the vegetables. Feel free to use dried herbs or canned vegetables, if you like, in this hearty stew.

Provided by Bibi

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ¼ pounds 85% lean ground beef
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
1 ½ cups peeled and chopped carrots
5 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh sage
1 piece cooking twine
1 large bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped red potatoes
1 ½ cups 1-inch cut fresh green beans
1 ½ cups frozen yellow corn kernels, thawed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in beef stock and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil and add carrots.
  • Tie parsley, rosemary, thyme, and sage together into a bundle with cooking twine and add to the pot. Add bay leaf and season soup with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium and add potatoes, green beans, corn, and drained tomatoes. Return soup to a boil, partially with a lid so steam can still escape, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Remove herb bundle and bay leaf and discard. Adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CAJUN BEEF & RICE



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Cajun rice from a restaurant or box can have a lot of sodium and fat. Here's a hearty, healthy way to trim it down. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1 cup instant brown rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, celery, green and red peppers, and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER CAJUN BEEF STEW



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Come home to a delicious beef stew that's slow cooked with vegetables, Caribbean jerk marinade, Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - a perfect Cajun-style dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup Caribbean jerk marinade
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat
4 medium red potatoes (about 3/4 lb), cut into quarters
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon spicy Cajun seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)

Steps:

  • Pour marinade over beef in resealable food-storage plastic bag or glass or plastic dish; coat beef with marinade. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place potatoes in slow cooker. Mix flour and Cajun seasoning; toss with beef and marinade, coating well. Place beef and marinade on potatoes. Add tomatoes.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in stir-fry vegetables. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

CAJUN HAMBURGER SOUP



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Make and share this Cajun Hamburger Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KeyWee

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 quarts water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups shredded cabbage
3 cups potatoes, peeled & diced
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can Italian tomato soup
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large soup kettle, cook beef & onion over medium heat until beef is browned.
  • Drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients & bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 380.3, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5, Protein 12.3

CAJUN BEEF STEW



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A spicy beef stew made in the crock pot for a cold winter evening. Serve with hot bread for a delicious meal. Add an extra tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning if you like your food hot and spicy.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Stew

Time 9h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup Caribbean jerk marinade
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4 's
1/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon spicy cajun seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced and undrained
2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Pour marinade over meat in a plastic food storage bag or dish; coat beef and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Spray the inside of a 4 to 5 qt crock pot with cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes in the crock pot.
  • Mix flour and Cajun seasonings; toss with beef and marinade, coating well.
  • Place beef and marinade on top of the potatoes.
  • Add the tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is done.
  • Stir in vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

CAJUN HAMBURGER STEW



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This is a hearty delicious stew. Just threw it together with pantry and frozen items I had. Yummy

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Other Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion diced
6 clove garlic minced
6 c beef broth
3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 medium carrot peeled and diced
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
2 sprig(s) rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 lb hamburger
2 tsp celery salt
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
6 oz can tomato paste
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/4 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c frozen okra
1/2 c frozen peas
1/4 c fresh parsley finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place oil in a large pot over med. high heat. Once hot add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are softened. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots, paprika, rosemary sprig and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender.
  • 2. Meanwhile in a skillet cook hamburger seasoned with celery salt until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  • 3. Once the potatoes and carrots are fork tender remove the rosemary sprigs and bay leaves and discard. Add the hamburger to the stew. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until well combined.
  • 4. Add the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add the okra and peas. Cook until 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • 5. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper

LOUISIANA BEEF STEW



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Beef stew with tomatoes, carrots and raisins, flavored with molasses and served with steamed rice.

Provided by MaryLee

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 medium onions, chopped
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup molasses
½ cup water
6 carrots, chopped
½ cup raisins
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on to the beef.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot on medium-high heat. Add the bacon drippings. Brown the beef in the pot, stirring as necessary. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, onions, vinegar, molasses, and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Add the carrots and raisins and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 611.2 mg, Sugar 22 g

CAJUN BURGERS



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Meet the Cook: My family likes its food spicy. I found the original recipe for these burgers in a cookbook, then added and subtracted ingredients until they suited our taste. Cajun Burgers are always on the menu whenever we have company over for a backyard cookout. Like my husband, I was raised in the country. We have four children (20, 16, 13 and 9) and now a grandson, too! -Julie Culbertson, Bansalem, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CAJUN SEASONING BLEND:
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
BURGERS:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning Blend (recipe above)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 hamburger buns
Sauteed onions, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all seasoning blend ingredients in a small bowl or resealable plastic bag; mix well. , In a bowl, combine the first eight burger ingredients; shape into four patties. Cook in a skillet or grill over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until burgers reach desired doneness. , Serve on buns; top with sauteed onions if desired. Store remaining seasoning blend in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 2246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce the amount of fat in the stew.
  • Add more vegetables to the stew, such as diced carrots, celery, or green beans.
  • Use a variety of beans in the stew, such as kidney beans, black beans, or pinto beans.
  • Add a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies to the stew for an extra kick.
  • Serve the stew with rice, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.

Conclusion:

Cajun hamburger stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The stew is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Cajun hamburger stew a try.

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