Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

This stew is quick, easy, delicious and filling! I added garlic and a half jar of jalapeños because it was cold out and a spicy stew was just what I wanted.

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Wanderer

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Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Huntington, West Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2009

This is the stew my body has been craving. My mother used to make this for me as a child, and my son-in-law, an Eagle Scout; reintroduced me. I love this with a not too sweet cornbread.

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Living In: Irving, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

I thought this stew was awesome. I dont care for stew with tomatoes in it but this was delicious. I substituted Rotel's "Hot" version, added two cut up russetts and some peppers. AWESOME!

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Miranda

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2009

This is a quick fix, warm dinner. I substitute frozen veggies for canned. This is a meal with a little imagination you can add what you have in your cupboards. ie chili beans instead of kidney etc. We all love it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2007

Excellent "quick-fix" that everyone loves! I added a drained can of mixed vegetables, instead of the green beans, and just before it finished cooking I added a handful of egg noodles. Men & boys loooove this dish! For a change in flavor, consider adding curry powder too!

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GrannySwann

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007

I found this stew very delicious and filling, and it was a recipe I was able to put together at the last minute with simple ingredients I already had in my kitchen. I didn't have any canned corn, so I used a 16 oz. bag of frozen corn and it worked just fine. I didn't drain the kidney beans to make up for the water that would have been in the canned corn. I didn't use a separate skillet to brown the ground beef--I simply browned the beef and cooked the onions together in my stew pot before draining and adding the remaining ingredients. I used 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and that seemed to add just the right amount of seasoning. Good stuff! Nice alternative to chili.

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Cathie H.

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Home Town: Pasco, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2007

Not bad tasting, but probably would not make again.

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MaryD

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2007

So good! I did add a clove of garlic and some minced jalepeno's for extra flavor; probably use more garlic next time. Used about 1.5 cups of frozen corn and gr. beans in place of canned. Served it with mexican blend cheese and sour cream on top. Ohhh, yummy.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2006

awesome, you can spice this recipe up, or leave as is for a good soup/stew on a cold night. I added various spices, and a can of diced tomatoes, whole potatoes, an extra can of green bean and a can of peas. Will make again!

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2006

This recipe is definately a 5 star recipe for ease and versatility. I often saute ground beef and just freeze it for future use. With the beef presauteed this would be a VERY quick easy meal. Seems like a cross between baked beans and chili. You can add or omit as you see fit. I sauteed the ground beef with garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, chopped carrots and chipotle peppers. Then threw in the beans, tomatoes, and corn. I also added a can mild chilis. I served it over brown rice, but it would be good over potatoes too (maybe cowboy mashed potatoes from this site).

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Home Town: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2005

My 12 year old son was the cook for his Boy Scout campout, and he took along all ingredients, except for the onion. He got rave reviews from the other boys as well as the adults, and there was enough to feed another starving patrol. Another hit on the campout was the dessert,campfire banana splits cooked in foil with chocolate chips stuffed in(from this website).

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2004

It was okay, but it could stand some spicing up.

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2003

kids were not crazy about all the veggies, but my husband and I loved it , especailly warmed up as leftovers

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2002

needed water and a seasoning added, but overall good. Quick to prepare!

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Reviewed: May 3, 2002

I'm surprised to admit that this is pretty good! I hardly ever cook from cans and was a little weary about the ingredients in this stew, but after cooking in the crock-pot for over two days the flavors really blended together to make one hearty and healthy stew! I added LOTS of crushed red pepper to spice it up a bit.

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