Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

Flavorful and easy to fix, this beef stew gets a kick from green chilies, and is packed with vegetables. Start it before you leave in the morning and come home to a warm meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 3 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 (30 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef and onions. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Step 2

Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in spaghetti sauce, water, mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, celery, beef bouillon, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables are tender, about 8 hours.