Texas Cowboy Stew
Texas Cowboy Stew brings together rich, savory flavors in an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe. Packed with meat, beans, and potatoes, this filling stew is the ultimate comfort food for cozy dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 ground beef is fine
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped, about 1 ½ cups
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 4 cups beef stock
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes cut into ½-inch pieces, about 3 cups
- 15.5 ounces canned kidney beans 2 cans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes diced
- 1 cup frozen corn niblets
- 14.5 ounces canned Rotel tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- cheddar cheese shredded, optional garnish
- green onion sliced, optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4–6 minutes. Break up the beef into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Add the smoked sausage, chopped onion, garlic, chili powder, kosher salt, cumin, and black pepper to the pot. Stir frequently and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is tender, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in the beef stock, potatoes, kidney beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, frozen corn, and Rotel tomatoes. Sprinkle in the chipotle powder for an extra smoky kick.
- Bring the stew to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45–50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Divide the stew among serving bowls. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions for a pop of flavor and color. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1336mgPotassium: 1029mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 942IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 5mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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