Ranch Bean Stew
Warm, hearty, and bursting with savory flavors, this Ranch Bean Stew is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with protein-rich pinto beans, tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and bell peppers, and infused with the zesty kick of ranch seasoning, this one-pot wonder combines wholesome ingredients with bold, smoky spices like cumin and paprika. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it's a satisfying, plant-based dish that’s ready in just under an hour. Perfect on its own or served with crusty bread or rice, this stew is as versatile as it is delicious, making it a must-try for those who love easy, flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 15-ounce cans canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the drained and rinsed pinto beans, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix, dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the stew is too thick, add a bit more vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.
Remove the pot from heat and garnish the stew with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5465 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.8 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.7 g | 249% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 5749 mg | 122% | |
*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.
