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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
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/3 cups equals 307 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 886 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.
Originally published as Texas Ranch-Style Stew in Light & Tasty October/November 2004, p31
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Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by jbug827
This didn't WOW me but it's a good weeknight supper that comes together quickly and is relatively healthy.
Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2013 by KatieH
A little too spicy for me as is, but my husband loved it! We'll make it again with less or lower heat chili powder.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Tingzen
My husband and I love this! The only change we've made is to use a can of Rotel tomatoes instead of "southwestern" tomatoes. I also cheat and use frozen chopped peppers and onions when I don't have fresh on hand, and we can't even tell the difference. I love that I can make something so tasty from ingredients I always have on hand!
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by countrygirl_717
This stew is wonderful, thick and chunky and very healthy. Even my childcare children love it! To make it even healthier I used 99% fat free ground turkey instead of beef, and whole grain shell noodles instead of regular noodles. I also just add the noodles to the mixture when I add the 'remaining ingredients'. They cook up just fine with the stew and then you don't have to dirty another pot making the noodles!
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by Sweetpgrl8
This recipe was ok. Not one of my favorites. I couldn't find the ranch style beans.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by celticdlj
So easy to make and taste AWESOME!!
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2011 by tmriddle
My husband and I love this quick recipe. I add a can of mushrooms and a couple of chopped jalapenos. It has taken the place of our favorite chilli recipe.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by mjlouk
This was really good. The baked beans really gave it good flavor!
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Baggy6
my family loves this. Quick and hearty. Thank you much!
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by cntbailey
This is a great stew! I do add a little crushed red pepper to spice it up. Have already made this recipe again and again!
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