Santa Fe Stew
Santa Fe Stew is a hearty, crowd-pleasing pot of seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered with taco spices and ranch mix for bold Southwestern flavor. It’s savory, slightly tangy, and a little spicy from RO*TEL, perfect for cozy weeknights or casual gatherings with toppings like shredded cheese or tortilla chips.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Santa Fe Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef and the onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease.
- 2
Stir the taco seasoning mix and the ranch dressing mix into the ground beef; add the shoepeg corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally; cook until the tomatoes are softened, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Calories 686.32 kcal High 34%
- Protein 35.66 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 52.13 g 19%
- Total Fat 37.66 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 12.22 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.98 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1672.17 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 12.93 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 14.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 230.11 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 6.14 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 589.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 65.53 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 6.02 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Santa Fe Stew is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. Each serving provides about 686.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Santa Fe Stew?
- It is a Tex-Mex stew recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Santa Fe Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Santa Fe Stew?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Santa Fe Stew?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 686.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Santa Fe Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Santa Fe Stew healthy?
- Santa Fe Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 686.32 calories and 35.66 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1672.17 mg (73% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.22 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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