Texas Ranch-Style Stew

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sue West, Alvord, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 15, 2022

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

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Texas Ranch-Style Stew

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 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
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 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.
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