Best 7 South Of The Border Stew Recipes

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Craving a taste of the Southwest? Look no further than our South-of-the-Border Stew. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, this hearty and comforting stew is a delightful blend of tender beef, succulent shrimp, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. With its perfect balance of spices, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our recipe collection features three variations of this delectable stew, each offering a unique twist on the classic. The first recipe is a traditional South-of-the-Border Stew, packed with juicy beef, plump shrimp, and an array of vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth. The second recipe, South-of-the-Border Stew with Corn and Poblano Peppers, adds a touch of sweetness and smokiness with the addition of corn and poblano peppers. And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, our South-of-the-Border Vegetarian Stew is a delightful blend of vegetables, beans, and spices, simmered in a rich and flavorful broth.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CALDILLO -- SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEW



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This is a nice stew; make it as spicy as you like by adding or reducing the amounts of chili peppers. I happen to be fond of Ancho Chili Peppers. Please feel free to substitute your own favorites! Serve with your choice of tortillas

Provided by Chef Michael Callah

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb beef, cubed (Chuck roast works well)
1/2 cup onion, diced
bacon drippings
1 cup tomatoes, seeded & diced
1/2 cup ancho chili, roasted skinned, seeds removed
2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 lb potato, cubed
1 cup carrot (diced)

Steps:

  • Sauté the beef and onions in the bacon drippings.
  • Add tomatoes, sliced green chilies, stocks and seasonings.
  • Cook over low heat until meat is tender (about two hours).
  • Add cubed potatoes and carrots during last 30 minutes.

S.O.B. (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) CASSEROLE



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Ground meat, tomatoes and corn with a little spice creates a quick meal everyone loves. My husband usually requests a double batch! The ground turkey can be replaced with ground beef, pork or chicken.

Provided by JB Baby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound ground turkey
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (.75 ounce) packet brown gravy mix
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Crumble the turkey in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown; drain. Add onion to browned turkey meat and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, gravy mix and chili powder until combined then mix in the corn and macaroni. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on a bed of tortilla chips topped with shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 605.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

PUEBLO STEW



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Sliced cactus and spicy peppers are simmered with cubed pork and vegetables in this rich, south-of-the-border stew.

Provided by JOEBOB22

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons lard
6 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
2 onions, chopped
2 potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (11 ounce) can jalapeno peppers, drained and diced
1 (30 ounce) jar sliced nopalitos, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (20 ounce) can hominy, drained
4 teaspoons cumin seed
2 cups crumbled queso fresco
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt lard in a large pot over high heat. Stir in cubed pork and coriander seeds. Cook until the pork has browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, jalapeno peppers, nopalitos, and hominy. Season with oregano and cumin seed. Add water if the mixture seems too dry.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender, about 45 minutes. To serve, ladle the stew into serving bowls and sprinkle with crumbled cheese and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1258.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHOWDER



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From Davis, IL, Tonya Burkhard sends this filling soup that comes together in no time. Loaded with potatoes, the combination of sweet corn and pearl onions, smoky bacon and lots of spice has a scrumptious Southwestern flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped onion
4 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup pearl onions
Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and bacon until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Stir in the flour, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in the hash browns, broth, cream corn, Mexicorn, chilies and pearl onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE



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An easy and family pleasing casserole that's on the table in less than 45 minutes. I serve this with a guacamole salad, or a green salad with slices of avocado.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno, minced (optional or more to taste)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 corn tortillas, cut in half
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 and grease 1 1/2 qrt casserole dish.
  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Add onion and jalapeno (if using) and cook with meat until tender.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings.
  • Layer one-third of meat mixture, cheese and one half of tortillas in casserole dish; repeat layers, ending with cheese.
  • Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.
  • Note: Corn tortillas will soften and absorb the sauce.
  • These are recommended.
  • Flour tortillas will expand and the casserole will be too doughy-therefore flour tortillas are not recommended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.9, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 1351, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 39.2

SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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Add your family's favorite picante sauce to ground beef, black beans and corn, then watch how quickly they empty their bowls. This mixture freezes well, so I keep a batch on hand for quick nutritious meals. -Janet Brannan of Sidney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup picante sauce
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN BEEF STEW



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Let the slow cooker do the work for you in this hearty south-of-the-border stew.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 7h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
¼ cup Chopped avocado, cilantro, and/or crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Coat the beef with flour. Cook and stir beef in a large skillet in hot oil over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Place the beans, carrots, onion, and garlic into the prepared slow cooker liner. Top with the beef. Add tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low 7 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Stir in the corn gently with a rubber spatula. Cover and cook 10 minutes more or until heated through. If desired, serve with avocado, cilantro, and/or crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 646.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • If you like your stew spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • To make the stew thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) towards the end of cooking.
  • Serve the stew with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
  • Garnish the stew with chopped cilantro or parsley.
  • Leftover stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

South of the Border Stew is a delicious and easy-to-make stew that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this stew a try.

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