Hearty Southwestern Black Bean and Beef Stew with Cheddar

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Southwestern Black Bean and Beef Stew with Cheddar warms up your dinner table with a robust blend of ground beef and black beans, infused with a kick of spices that brings the essence of Southwestern cuisine to life. Perfect for family gatherings, this stew is versatile enough to be served with cornbread or over rice.

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Overview

This Spicy Southwestern Black Bean and Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the richness of ground beef with the earthiness of black beans, all enhanced by a medley of spices. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this stew is topped with melted cheddar cheese for an extra layer of indulgence. It's a quick and easy meal that brings the warmth of the Southwest to your table.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

Southwestern

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) beef, ground
• 1.25 Ounces (oz) package taco seasoning mix, packaged
• 15 Ounces (oz) whole kernel corn, drained
• 15 Ounces (oz) black beans
• 6 Ounces (oz) tomato paste
• 1.5 Cups water
• 0.5 Cup sour cream
• 16 Ounces (oz) Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Small yellow onion, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) chili powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) smoked paprika
• 1 Jalapeño, sliced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground

Steps

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef with the minced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the taco seasoning mix, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. In a slow cooker set to low heat, combine the drained corn, undrained black beans, tomato paste, and water. Stir until well mixed.
4. Add the seasoned beef mixture and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
5. Increase the slow cooker heat to high and let the stew simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve the stew in individual bowls, garnished with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and optional sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Southwestern Black Bean and Beef Stew with Cheddar!