How to Make Spicy Mexican Minestrone Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Mexican Minestrone Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting warmth of a traditional Italian minestrone. This fusion dish delivers a spicy kick with a variety of fresh and vibrant vegetables, beans, and Mexican spices, creating a delicious and satisfying one-pot meal.

This stew is a perfect dish for those looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet, as it is loaded with fiber-rich veggies and prote...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ¾ cups Swanson® Beef Broth or Swanson® Beef Stock
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 ½ cups Pace® Picante Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) package medium shell-shaped pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Shape the sausage firmly into 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the saucepan. Pour off any fat.
  • Stir the broth, tomatoes, picante sauce and garlic powder in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Stir in the shells. Return the meatballs to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the green beans and kidney beans. Cook for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the shells are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the cheese before serving, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 1357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 254mg