Quick Mexican Stew
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Quick Mexican Stew, a hearty and flavorful recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Packed with protein-rich black beans and pinto beans, sweet bursts of corn, and a fragrant blend of cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this easy one-pot dish is a wholesome take on classic Mexican flavors. Juicy canned tomatoes and your choice of chicken or vegetable broth create a rich, satisfying base, while fresh cilantro and zesty lime wedges add a vibrant, finishing touch. Perfect for busy nights or when you're craving comfort food with a kick, this vegan-friendly stew is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it with warm tortillas or crusty bread to soak up every last drop, or enjoy it on its own for a lighter yet filling meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces pinto beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to bloom the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), drained black beans, drained pinto beans, frozen corn kernels, and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5214 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.7 g | 224% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3938 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
