This makes a lot. Make sure that your crockpot is at least 5qts.
Brown the hamburger with the chopped garlic cloves on the stove top.
Drain the fat. Let sit in the pan for a bit to cool.
Open all of your cans.
Drain the corn and the potatoes, but add the rest of the can's liquid to the crockpot.
After adding all of the can contents, add the browned meat and a cup of water.
Stir with a spoon to mix a bit.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5.
Soup and stew tastes better the longer you cook it, so opt for the longer cooking time if you can.
Garnish with sliced jalapeno peppers, if desired.
Recycle your cans!
Can't Find Ranch Beans at your grocery store? No Problem!!
simply mix together:
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (plus the goop!)1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple
cider)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
The Verdict.
I had never before bought canned potatoes, or the Ranch Beans, which intrigued me about this recipe.
I really liked the flavor of this stew. It reminded me of taco soup, but the flavors were more subtle.
I liked the texture of the broth vs. the chunky ingredients.
The kids picked out what they wanted, and didn't complain.
They really liked the beans, and thought the floating potatoes (dinosaur eggs!!) were cool. We will have this for lunch for quite a few
days.
Adam and I both wanted a sliced jalapeño in each bite---they gave a really nice tangy spice to the meal.
