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Quick Tuna & Pinto Bean Tomato Stew with Olives
A quick tuna, pinto bean, and olive tomato stew you can make in 25 minutes from pantry staples.
Why this recipe works
This quick tuna and pinto bean tomato stew is a practical, weeknight-friendly dish. It suits busy cooks who want something comforting but fast, using pantry staples.
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Key takeaways
Ready in about 25 minutes
Budget-friendly pantry dish
Hearty, flexible with substitutions
Recipe guide
This quick tuna and pinto bean tomato stew is a practical, weeknight-friendly dish. It suits busy cooks who want something comforting but fast, using pantry staples.
A nourishing, fast one-pot meal you can pull together tonight.
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Budget-friendly pantry dish
- Hearty, flexible with substitutions
What you’ll make
A quick, hearty tomato-based stew with tuna, pinto beans, olives, and tomatoes. Compact, budget-friendly, and ready in about 25 minutes.
How to serve
Spoon into bowls, offer crusty bread or rice on the side, and a squeeze of lemon if you like. Great for weeknights or meal prep.
Tips for success
Drain liquids well to avoid watery stew. If you’re short on olives, skip or use capers for a briny note.
Ingredients
- 1 can chunk light tuna, drained
- 1 can Great Value stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can Bush's chili pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 can Campbell's tomato soup (10.75 oz)
Instructions
- Drain tuna, olives, and rinse the pinto beans under cold water
- Open the cans of stewed tomatoes and tomato soup
- Combine stewed tomatoes, tomato soup, tuna, pinto beans, and olives in a medium pot
- Break up tuna with a spoon and stir to combine ingredients evenly
- Heat over medium until it begins to simmer, stirring occasionally
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes to meld flavors
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot
FAQs
Can I use any tuna variety?
Yes. Regular canned tuna works; pouches or flavored tuna can change the texture.
Can I make this dairy-free or gluten-free?
Yes. It’s naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.
How can I adapt protein or beans?
Swap beans for chickpeas or add cooked lentils for extra fiber.