Best 8 Ranch Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Ranch Stew, a hearty and flavorful dish that promises to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. This delectable stew is a harmonious blend of tender beef, succulent vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with the irresistible flavors of ranch dressing. It's a culinary symphony that strikes a perfect balance between comfort and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings.

In this comprehensive guide, we present you with three variations of this classic dish, each offering a unique twist to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. The Classic Ranch Stew is a timeless recipe that showcases the essence of this beloved dish, featuring succulent beef, an array of colorful vegetables, and a velvety ranch sauce. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Lightened-Up Ranch Stew offers a leaner version with ground turkey, non-fat milk, and Greek yogurt, without compromising on flavor. And for vegetarians and vegans, the Vegetable Ranch Stew is a delightful symphony of fresh vegetables, beans, and a creamy plant-based sauce, promising a hearty and satisfying meal.

These three recipes are carefully crafted to ensure that every bite is an explosion of flavors and textures. Detailed instructions, insightful tips, and beautiful images accompany each recipe, guiding you effortlessly through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find these recipes easy to follow and incredibly rewarding.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. Experience the magic of Ranch Stew and let its comforting flavors warm your heart and soul.

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

RANCH STEW AKA COWBOY STEW



Ranch Stew Aka Cowboy Stew image

This is one of my family favorites that I have made for years. It is super easy to throw together and contains ingredients that I always have on hand. When I make this I have to double the recipe because it tastes even better the next day! Ranch Style beans are a western style pinto bean made with a flavorful sauce. They add a lot of the flavor to this recipe so try not to substitute them if possible.

Provided by Texas Aggie Mom

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
15 ounces whole kernel corn, do not drain
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans, do not drain
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat with the onion, green pepper and garlic. Do not drain.
  • Add undrained vegetables and and seasoning.
  • Simmer a minimum of 20 minutes.

TEXAS RANCH-STYLE STEW



Texas Ranch-Style Stew image

Ground beef, beans and pasta thickens this hearty stew that's perfect for brisk autumn days. The zippy sauce, made with canned vegetable juice, gives the chunky mixture a western flair -Mrs. J.W. West of Alvord, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small shell pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Southwestern diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; stir into stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPRING HILL RANCH'S BEEF TONGUE STEW



Spring Hill Ranch's Beef Tongue Stew image

This recipe is for a Basque tongue stew. It is a wonderful traditional beef stew which I learned to cook while living in northeastern Nevada. If you've never used beef tongue as an ingredient before, handling it takes a little getting used to. You simply have to forge onward and get over it! LOL! The flavor is similar to goat,...

Provided by Wiley P

Categories     Beef

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 to3 lb beef tongue
2 medium carrots, chopped
15-20 sprig(s) fresh parsley
2 medium bay leaves
15 peppercorns
1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 c olive oil
8 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
2 medium white onions, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 can(s) (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 c chopped parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes)
5 c beef broth or stock
we often throw 2 or 3 chopped potatoes in while making the sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Place the beef tongue, chopped carrots, parsley, bay leaves, pepper corns and quartered onion in a 6 qt pot (or pressure cooker) with sufficient water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to rolling simmer covered for 2 1/2 hours. If cooking in a pressure cooker, cook at high pressure (15 psi) for 60-75 minutes, then allow pressure to release normally.
  • 2. Remove the tongue. Peel off the skin and trim the underside a bit. Discard the first 1/4" slice from the back. Then cut 1/4" slices crosswise to tip of tongue. You then add these slices to the prepared sauce (directions following) and simmer covered for about 45 minutes after which you continue simmering for one hour uncovered, stirring occasionally. Then serve the slices covering them with the sauce.
  • 3. For the sauce: While the tongue is cooking, in a 6 quart saucepan sauté the garlic, onion and green pepper in oil. Add the tomatoes, and parsley. Simmer until the tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the beef stock, cover the pot and simmer it for 1 hour. Remove the cover and simmer it for another hour to allow reduction and thickening, stirring occasionally. Add the tongue slices as described above to finish the cooking process.

RANCH STEW



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My husband, our five children and I have enjoyed this easy-to-make stew for years. We especially love the dumplings. Our bachelor son even makes it for himself! - Margaret Froehling, Wood Dale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, corn and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. , In a small bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1069mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SPRING HILL RANCH'S BRAISED BEEF STEW



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This is Sis' favorite beef stew here at the ranch, and to be honest, it's mine, too. If you wish, add chopped potatoes during the last 30 minutes of braising or peas, carrots, and/or green beans the last 15 minutes. Serve in a bowl or over noodles, rice or cheese grits. Then get ready for the compliments!

Provided by Wiley P

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slice bacon, diced
3 lb beef chuck tender roast (eye of chuck)
2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 medium carrots, diced
3 scallions (green onions), chopped
1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
1/4 c red wine (merlot is good)
3 to 4 c low sodium beef broth
2 sprig(s) fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
2 sprig(s) fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed)
noodles, rice or cheese grits for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 325°.
  • 2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crispy and all the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon and set it aside. Drain off all but 2 Tablespoons of the drippings.
  • 3. Meanwhile, cut the chuck tender roast into 3/4"-to-1" cubes. Toss the cubes with the 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and the flour. Set them aside.
  • 4. Add the olive oil to the remaining bacon drippings and raise the heat to high. In batches, brown the beef cubes on all sides, 60-90 seconds per side. Remove the browned cubes and set them aside.
  • 5. Lower the heat to medium. Add the carrots, scallions and onions to the pan and cook them for 2 minutes. Splash in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to release all the flavorful bits of fond. Add the broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and bring the pot to a boil. Add the browned beef cubes and any juices back to the pot; they should be almost completely submerged. Finally, add the cooked bacon, thyme and rosemary sprigs (whole) to the liquid.
  • 6. Put on a lid and transfer the pot to the oven. Cook until the beef cubes are fork-tender, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the pan from the oven. If the sauce has not thickened enough, stir in a slurry of 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch and 4 Tablespoons of cold water, then bring the pot back to a boil for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Allow the completed stew to sit for at least 20 minutes with the lid on before serving.
  • 7. For each serving, arrange a couple scoops of stew over a bed of noodles, rice or cheese grits.

TEXAS RANCH STEW



Texas Ranch Stew image

Make and share this Texas Ranch Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small shell pasta
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (5 1/2 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice
1 (15 ounce) can baked beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir drained pasta into stew.

SPRING HILL RANCH'S SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



Spring Hill Ranch's Slow Cooker Beef Stew image

This is what slow cookers were invented for - Cooking stuff low and slow and long. And this is the very basic in beef stews for the slow cooker. Really delicious as it is written, from here you can develop a world class stew. Add an assortment of spices, your favorite red wine, different vegetables. This will give you the...

Provided by Wiley P

Categories     Roasts

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3-4 lb beef arm roast or boneless chuck roast, trimmed of an excessive fat and cut into bite-sized pieces
4 Tbsp canole or vegetable oil, divided
several pinch kosher salt, divided
several pinch freshly fround black pepper, divided
2 medium white onions, finely chopped
4 medium cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp chili powder
4 c finely chopped potatoes, skin-on
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 can(s) (14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
1 1/2 c good water
1 c frozen corn (optional)
1 c frozen peas (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil. In batches, sear the beef pieces well, turning to sear most of the sides of each chunk. Season each batch with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper as they sear. Remove the browned pieces to your slow cooker and repeat the process with more oil and more beef pieces until all the beef is browned. Note 1: Arm roast and chuck roast are nicely marbled and very flavorful - I highly recommend either in this stew. Note 2: Don't put more than about a quarter of the meat in the pan at one time. Crowding the meat pieces together will cause the meat to "steam" and release much of its moisture. That will dry the meat and reduce its ability to really brown nicely and it will not leave nice burned flavor-chunks ("fond") on the bottom of the pan. Note 3: You don't need to cook the beef pieces through, but just brown the outside. They will finish cooking in the crock pot.
  • 2. In the same pan, and using a little more oil if needed, cook the onions until they are beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Season them with a little salt and pepper. Add the garlic and stir until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Move the cooked onion/garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  • 3. Once the meat and onion/garlic mixture are in the slow cooker, sprinkle on the flour and chili powder. Stir it all around to coat everything.
  • 4. Add the potatoes, carrots, the tomatoes with their juice and the water. Put the lid on and cook on "low" setting for about 7 hours. If you are going to use the corn and/or peas, put them in and cook for an additional 1 hour. Note: If the sauce has not thickened, turn the heat up to high and bring the pot to a boil. Stir. The sauce does need to boil in order for the flour you added make the sauce thicken. If it still is not thick enough for your taste, stir 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a couple tablespoons of cold water, then slowly stir it into your boiling pot.

RANCH STEW & CHEESE BISCUITS



Ranch Stew & Cheese Biscuits image

All 3 of my kids loved this growing up and request it when they come to visit. When I tell people whats in it, they give me the yuck face, but once they try it, they like it and want the recipe.

Provided by Dee Robinson

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb hamburger
1 onion-chopped
1 can(s) pork and beans-do not drain
3 c water
2 can(s) abc vegetable soup..beef
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced..optional
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp thyme leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
CHEESE BISCUITS
1 pkg brown and serve rolls
1 c shredded chedder cheese..i prefer sharp
1/4 c softened butter or margarine

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef, celery and onion til brown. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • 2. preheat oven to 425. In a small bowl, mix together cheese and butter til mixed. Split each brown and serve roll and spread alteast 1 tbl. of cheese mixture on each one, replace tops. Heat on cookie sheet til cheese melts, about 8-10 minutes.
  • 3. * I usually double this whole recipe, including rolls..everyone loves dipping thier cheesy rolls in the juice of the stew.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will result in a more delicious stew. Choose high-quality beef, vegetables, and spices.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the stew: This will help to develop the beef's flavor and prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and peas.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and paprika to flavor the stew. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Let the stew simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides: Some good options include mashed potatoes, rice, crusty bread, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Ranch stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious ranch stew that your family and friends will love.

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