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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
Santa Fe Stew
  1. 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. 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.

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.

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