Mexican Style Beef Stew

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This Mexican Style Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food! It’s packed with flavorful, tender beef, vegetables and a slight Mexican flair.

beef stew recipe in pot

Beef Stew

Beef Stew is such comfort food. Perfect for chilly months to warm you right up. It reminds me of eating dinner at my “Granna’s” House for so many years. I’ve got the best beef stew recipe for you today that has a fun Mexican flair.  Hope you enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, especially during chilly months.
  • With a little prep work, you’ll have a fantastic stew recipe for the whole family to enjoy.
  • It makes delicious leftovers for the week!

Check out my Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe as well! Be sure to follow Picky Palate on Instagram for sneak peeks on what’s coming next to Picky Palate!

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What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make beef stew at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details and instructions.

  • extra virgin olive oil– You will use the olive oil for sauteeing the vegetables.
  • fresh garlic– Use fresh garlic and mince yourself or get the jars in the produce section that is already minced.
  • onions– I like to get white onion and finely chop for the stew.
  • carrot– peel and dice the carrots.
  • beef stew meat– Check the meat department for pieces of stew meat.
  • all-purpose flour– You’ll use the flour to coat the stew meat before browning.
  • kosher salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt commonly used in cooking.
  • pepper- Use freshly cracked black pepper for best tasting results.
  • butter– I use salted butter for most of my recipes, but unsalted works fine too.
  • beef broth– Check for reduced sodium broth.
  • cooked potatoes– Check the freezer section or refrigerated section for potatoes.
  • taco seasoning– Use your favorite taco seasoning for the recipe.
  • diced green chilies– Green chilies add a layer of spice to the chili.
  • hot sauce– Cholula works great for the hot sauce.
  • sour cream– Use full-fat sour cream for best results.
adding flour to stew meat in ziplock bag

How to Make Mexican Style Beef Stew

Coat and Cook Beef Pieces For Stew. Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium high heat. Place beef, flour salt and pepper into a large zip top bag. Close bag and shake all ingredients together to coat beef. Carefully transfer flour coated beef to hot pan shaking off extra flour.

beef stew meat cooking in pot

Brown Beef. Cook and brown until nearly cooked through. Transfer beef to a large bowl and set aside.

sauteeing vegetables for beef stew

Saute Vegetables. Add more oil to pan, reduce to medium heat and add onions, carrots and garlic, stirring until softened. Stir in potatoes, cooking and stirring until cooked and browned. Stir in cooked beef, reduce heat to low.

making roux for beef stew

Prepare Roux. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium high heat, then whisk in flour, salt and pepper until combined.

pouring roux into beef stew

Add Roux To Stew. Slowly whisk in broth, continuing to whisk until thickened. Transfer to pot with beef and vegetables. Stir in water, taco seasoning, hot sauce and sour cream. Stir in Old El Paso Taco Seasoning until well combined. Simmer on low until ready to serve.

beef stew meat in ziplock with flour added

How To Choose The Best Meat For Beef Stew

You want  the tough, lean cuts. These don’t have as much fat, but they have “collagen.” Connective tissue. This breaks down over long cooking, leaving the meat fork tender. If your stew meat still seems a little tough, let it simmer for a bit longer. Keep checking it every 15-30 minutes and you’ll get that soft tender meat.

Great Meat Choices For Beef Stew

  • Chuck, Chuck Shoulder, Chuck Roast, Chuck-Eye Roast, Top Chuck
  • Bottom Round Roast, Bottom Eye Roast, Rump Roast, Eye Round Roast, Top Round, Round Tip Roast
  • English Roast, Pot Roast

Check your grocery store’s meat department, many times they’ve got stew meat already cut into cubes ready to be used. that’s what I did for my stew recipe today.

How To Make Roux For Beef Stew

  1. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium high heat, then whisk in flour, salt and pepper until combined.
  2. Slowly whisk in broth, continuing to whisk until thickened, then transfer to pot of beef stew.
  3. Whisk butter and flour mixture until hot and boiling.
  4. Slowly whisk in broth until thickened. Takes 5-10 minutes, whisking often.
beef stew recipe in pot

How To Serve Easy Beef Stew

Serve with a nice salad and crusty bread for dipping. This was a huge hit with the whole family.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions

Place chilled stew in a heat proof bowl, loosely covered with plastic wrap. Heat for 60-90 seconds or until hot. Stir to combine before serving.

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Mexican Style Beef Stew
5 from 1 vote

Mexican Style Beef Stew

This Mexican Style Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food! It's packed with flavorful, tender beef, vegetables and a slight Mexican flair.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Jenny
Cost: $25
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Equipment

  • Stove
  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • chef knife
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds stew meat
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped white onion
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound chopped diced potatoes cooked
  • 4 ounce can Old El Paso diced green chilies
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 32 ounces reduced sodium beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Cholula
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium high heat. Place beef, flour salt and pepper into a large zip top bag. Close bag and shake all ingredients together to coat beef. Carefully transfer flour coated beef to hot pan shaking off extra flour.
  • Cook and brown until nearly cooked through. Transfer beef to a large bowl and set aside. Add more oil to pan, reduce to medium heat and add onions, carrots and garlic, stirring until softened. Stir in potatoes, cooking and stirring until cooked and browned. Stir in cooked beef, reduce heat to low. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium high heat, then whisk in flour, salt and pepper until combined.
  • Slowly whisk in broth, continuing to whisk until thickened. Transfer to pot with beef and vegetables. Stir in water, taco seasoning, hot sauce and sour cream. Stir in Old El Paso Taco Seasoning until well combined. Simmer on low until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4430IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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15 Responses
  1. Thisamericanplate

    5 stars
    This recipe for Mexican Style Beef Stew looks incredibly inviting and comforting! The blend of hearty beef with a medley of vegetables and a Mexican twist sounds both intriguing and delicious. I’m particularly drawn to the addition of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning and a touch of hot sauce for that unique flavor kick. Also, using a dutch oven for this recipe would surely help in intensifying the flavors and creating a beautifully thick and rich stew. The detailed step-by-step instructions and clear measurements make it seem quite manageable even for someone like me, who doesn’t cook often. I’m adding this to my list of must-try recipes and can’t wait to fill my kitchen with the wonderful aromas I’m anticipating from this stew. Thanks for sharing, Jenny!

  2. Eric Hoffman

    Oh this looks delicious. It combines two of my favorites, slow cooked food and Mexican. I’ll have to see if I can find the taco seasoning here in Spain……..

  3. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons

    What a creative recipe! I haven’t made beef stew in SO long, and you’ve just inspired me. I actually have a can of OEP chilies in my cupboard already!

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