Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

I have made this a few times now and it is ALWAYS a hit with our family! It makes a LOT of soup, so expect leftovers for a family of four. Great dish to feed a crowd too!

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SandyMC

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bellevue, Washington, USA

Living In: Kirkland, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2009

This is so good! Used low fat ground beef (95%) and reduced fat kielbasa and worked fine! Added 4 chopped jalapenos. Did not peel the potatoes. Used kidney instead of pintos (it's what I had). Great for using up those partial bags of frozen veggies. Halved the recipe and still made a ton, lots for the freezer. Used the slow cooker and started it on high to get all that volume up to temp, then turned to low and cooked about 6 hours. I was worried the potatoes would get too mushy but that did not happen. Love it!

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cjucoder

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2009

I'm a real Texas girl and I can tell you my whole family loved this recipe- It made enough for an army! I hardly had a pot big enough, which is something to say! I'll half the recipe next time and it'll still be plenty, I'm sure. My family told me that the next time I make it, since I WILL be making this again, to half the amount of sausage, so I'll do that as well. 10 stars, thank you so much!

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Lycoris

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

This is a meal everyone will love! First I cut the servings in half, then I used ground turkey instead of hamburger, light red kidney beans instead of black eyed peas, & canned potatoes so i wouldnt have to do all the work! It was still great. Also, i was out of chili pepper so i used a teaspoon of chili seasoning instead & it worked just fine. I think next time I'm up for the work I will use real potatoes & leave the skin on! This recipe is a must try!

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Dee Dee

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009

My husband actually saw this recipe first and asked me to make it for him. It did not disappoint! We have a big family (five kids) and this recipe makes enough for two dinners and a lunch. Great value and great taste all in one. We've also served this for guests who've loved it too and always ask for the recipe. I can't say enough about how much we really love this recipe. It's definitely a family favorite now.

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sewmanygirls

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

Just finished eating. What a wonderful meal. I made it just like the recipe says. We all loved it. Very simple, with a lot of flavor. I just have to remember to scale it back next time.

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2008

I changed the serving size to 6 and it still made a ton of stew. I didn't care for the kielbasa sausage but it was a nice meal on a cold day.

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Danielle GA

Home Town: Woodstock, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2008

I made this with Andouille sausage as that's what I had on hand. I also threw in some finely-diced jalapenos. By the time I'd added the pinto beans and canned corn, I already had way too much for the both of us (including leftovers for lunches) so I didn't bother with any additional veggies. I also added some onion powder for a little more flavor. I served it with corn bread as suggested, and it was a hearty meal for a chilly Winter night. Thanks!

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Caroline C

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

Excellent! I divided my recipe in half initially as I was afraid of investing so much into something that I may not eat. Even by cutting it in half, it made a lot. I used 1.5 lbs of hamburger. Had a bag in the freezer of some left over spaghetti sauce so I put that in there, added a little more cumin and chili powder....and it was really good. Have enough for about 4 more meals - so in the freezer it goes....awaiting a chili cold night. I have made the other kind before where you add the ranch dressing mix and this recipe is so much better! Enjoy!

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

This was an easy recipe that turned out really well. It makes a HUGE batch though. You'll be eating off of for quite awhile. I used turkey kielbasa and didn't add the bag of veggies.

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2008

I adjusted the amounts to suit my personal taste. Took it to work and everybody loved it. But it makes a lot. We've been eating on it all week and I cut the recipe in half.

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Glenna

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2007

I left out the beef and used turkey kielbasa. this is a very hearty soup!

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mommymeggy

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2007

This didn't just knock my socks off but it was pretty good. I will be making this again when it gets colder because my husband and I both agree it seemes like it would be a good meal for a cold day!

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ANGELICAGGIE06

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Coppell, Texas, USA

Living In: Euless, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: May 7, 2007

This recipe makes a lot! It was fun to make--quick and easy, too. I browned and drained the beef, then browned and drained the sausage. I set both meats aside while I sauteed the onion (in a clean soup pot) in two tablespoons of oil. Then added the spices and cooked for a couple minutes more before putting all of the rest of the ingredients into the pot. Because I had an open can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce in my fridge I diced up a couple of tablespoons and added that as well.

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squawk93

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Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2007

Very, very good - I cut the recipe in half, but still used more onion, garlic, beans, and potatoes than the recipe called for. I added more chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder as well. Tasted awesome when served with cornbread - leftovers should be yummy!

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littlehemmy

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Home Town: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2006

Pretty Good Stew! It sure does make alot, I thought I was going to have to open a soup kitchen..I had so much stew. Next time I will half the recipe. The recipe says "salt to taste", I ended up putting 3 teaspoons for this large batch of stew. Good flavor, my family enjoyed it.

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Chuck

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Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2006

My sons loved this. My husband and I were much less enthusiastic about it, but my sons had seconds and then asked if they could have it again for breakfast tomorrow! :-)

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Brandy Lee

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2005

This was a hit with all of us!

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CMB146

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2005

Really great recipe! Way to go!

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ARNOLDCLAN

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2005

Fast and easy ~ my kind of meal! My family loved this stew. It's a keeper!

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