Crock Pot Taco Beef Stew

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 14

Delicious Crock Pot Taco Beef Stew recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Stew

Prep

10 min

Cook

8-9 hours

Ready In

8-9 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

480

Sugar

Fat

26g

This Crock Pot Taco Beef Stew is a twist on the classic beef stew recipe, with the addition of taco seasoning and canned tomatoes. The slow cooking method ensures that the beef is tender and full of flavor, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly days. The addition of kidney beans also adds extra texture and nutrition to the stew. Serve with a slice of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious flavors.

Instructions

1.	Place the beef stew meat in a 6-quart crock pot.
2.	Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the meat.
3.	Add the diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef bouillon cube to the crock pot.
4.	Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9 hours.
5.	In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the canned red kidney beans to the crock pot.
6.	Once cooked, serve in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese (optional).

PROS

This Crock Pot Taco Beef Stew is an easy and delicious one-pot meal that is perfect for cold winter nights.
The combination of beef, tomatoes, and spices make for a flavorful and hearty stew.

This recipe is also very customizable – you can add more or less of any ingredient to suit your taste preferences.

CONS

Beef stew meat can be expensive, so this recipe may not be the most budget-friendly meal.

This recipe also makes a large amount of stew, so it may be difficult to finish for smaller households.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Crock Pot Taco Beef Stew is an excellent source of protein and is also high in iron.
The tomatoes and kidney beans in this recipe also provide a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
However, the high sodium and fat content in this recipe should be consumed in moderation.

	2 - 2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
	1 package taco seasoning
	1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
	1 can chopped green chilies
	1 can tomato sauce
	1 beef bouillon cube
	30 ounces canned red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
	shredded cheddar cheese ( optional )