Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2007

I gave this 5 stars because it was so easy and fairly qick to make, as well as most of the ingredients you probably have on hand anyways. I used fajita seasoning instead, used purred diced canned tomatoes instead, added corn, and for the beans actually used maple flavored ones. I only used these changes because they were what I had. It was perfect! I will for sure make this again, and again!

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2007

This is a very easy recipie. I LIKE THAT! l left out the pork and beans and added 2 cups of extra water and it turned out GREAT! Thank you soooo much for this one.

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2007

This was excellent! I only used 1/2 of a package of taco seasoning and felt that was sufficient. My fiance and daughter scarfed it up and took it to work the next day for lunch. Great recipe and going into my recipe box for sure. thank you

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Patti

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Marcellus, New York, USA

Living In: Camillus, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2007

We're keeping this one! Made it almost exactly but added some frozen corn and omitted the pork and beans; still turned out great, though! Thanks!

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Living In: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2007

I really enjoyed this recipe. I added a can of sweet peas because I love sweet peas and to give it some color. I also added some accent seasoning and garlic powder, because it was a little bland without it. After I browned the ground beef, I took it out of the pot and then I carmelized the onions by themself, then I put the beef back in and added everything else. I also added a can of diced tomatoes with chilies and a tbsp of tomato paste to thicken it a bit. It was really good. I will definitely make again.

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LadyV

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Living In: Georgetown, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2007

Great recipe, and can be very versatile. It was a little sweet for my taste, so next time I'm going to rinse off the beans before adding them to the soup. I also want to add a can of corn...but this is definitely a keeper!! Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2006

I made this soup tonight for my family and everyone enjoye it. Although, I did add about 2 cups of beef broth to take away from the pork and beans flavor...but I would not omit the beans. They do add a nice flavor to the soup.

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Kristie

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2006

Made mine like a taco soup, but with all the extra veggies. Subbed diced tomatoes with green chilies for cond. soup and beef broth for the water. Added a little more garlic powder and some cajun spice to turn up the heat. Served with cheese on top and avocado salad on the side.

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SweetBasil

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2006

mmmmmmmm This stew was awesome. I made it for my inlaws, who loved it. Thanks

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2006

This was just OK. It had a good consistancy, but I think the combination of pork n beans + taco seasoning was too strange for our taste buds. Not a fan of this.

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KateHollstrom11

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2006

We ended up liking this, it makes a fast quick meal when in a pinch. We did add some garlic and just a dash of cayenne. I also used a small single serving can of pork and beans that I mashed up and added so the stew would be thicker after reading other reviews.

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Living In: Rockford, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2006

It's pretty good, but the name should be changed from Hamburger Stew to Mexican Hamburger soup. I will probably make this again but throw in some macaroni noodles to thicken it up to a stew consistency. Flavour is good with addition of salt and pepper. Good basic recipe.

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2006

This was a great and easy recipe. I like thicker soup, so I used another can of baked beans, added some frozen mixed veggies and macaroni. Served with cornbread, this is a new favorite! It has that flavor reminiscent of grandma's cooking.

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2006

I followed the recipe almost exactly, with the exception of adding some salt since it was tasting a bit bland. The flavor is defiintely good and the whole thing was super-easy to make. For my next go around, I will take the advice of other cooks and use less water and maybe add some tomatoes to the mix. Maybe even add some tomato paste to thicken it up a bit. Also, simmer longer than 30 minutes; I did it for 45 minutes and although it tasted fine, I think it will taste better if I left it for a little longer.

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Reviewed: May 1, 2006

I followed the recipe NEARLY exactly, leaving out celery because I forgot to buy it. I salted my hamburger. And also used "hot" taco seasoning. My family tried this immediately after the potatoes were cooked through. I thought the pork and beans were a bit too prevalent. But, my husband LOVED it exactly as it was. He ate FIVE bowls. FIVE!!! He ate two bowls for breakfast the next day. Maybe he’s just thrilled that I actually cooked something besides a pie. But, I think it’s safe to say that this is a man pleaser for sure! I personally would rate it a four, but I’m taking my family into account and rating it a five.

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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2006

We really enjoyed this recipe. At first my husband thought the pork and beans taste was too strong, but we put fresh cilantro on top and some sour cream and he loved it. I added the corn like people suggested. I actually think hominy would be better than corn - better texture. I also added thyme, a bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. A great and easy recipe, thanks!

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

This was the best dish I have made for a long time. I followed the recipe pretty closely. I used tomato sauce omitted the celery and used a large can of BAKED beans. The flavor was wonderful and it was very hearty and thick. It was such a new twist on stew with the baked bean flavor. I have already added this to my favoirte recipes. Thanks so much for this great dish.

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Jennie

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2006

Very delicious soup! From other reviews I added 3 beef cubes, more hamburger and some other things in my cupboard to this basic recipe: a can of diced tomatoes, a can of black beans instead of pork and beans, package of frozen corn. AND salt and pepper--too bland before adding that. After browning hamburger (1.5 lbs) with celery and onions, I put it all in the crock pot and let it simmer on high for about 5 hours. During taste tests throughout the day, I didn't like it and thought it was too "taco-tasting" because of the taco seasoning packet, but when it cooks long enough and blends all together it is awesome. We've had 3 days of leftovers with it and I can't wait to get hungry again so I can have some more!

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Karen S

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2006

Real good soup, I added a large can of tomato sauce and less water so it made it more tomato tasting. Will try it again without but it still had a great flavor.

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2005

Made a double batch tonight, used a large can of Bush's beans and the corn, The husband and the granddaughter's loved it.Asked if we have it again, all said yes.

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