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Texas Cowboy Stew Recipe

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring a trio of meats, beans, and a variety of vegetables, this Cowboy Stew is a delicious one-pot dish that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 12-ounce packages kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 16-ounce cans baked beans, with liquid
  • 1 7-ounce can chopped green chilies, with liquid
  • 1 15-ounce can sweet corn, with liquid
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it is browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add the sliced kielbasa sausage to the bacon drippings in the pot. Brown the sausage on both sides, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning the fond (the browned bits at the bottom of the pot). Transfer the sausage to the plate with the bacon and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Sprinkle the flour, salt, black pepper, and chili powder over the beef mixture. Stir well and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add the petite diced tomatoes, baked beans, chopped green chilies, sweet corn, cubed potatoes, cooked bacon, browned sausage, and water to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
  • Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
  • If the stew is too thick, add additional water to achieve the desired consistency.

Notes

Beans: For a less sweet option, consider using ranch-style beans instead of baked beans.
Kielbasa: Don't skip the kielbasa; it adds a unique smoky flavor that enhances the overall taste of the stew.
Tomatoes: If petite diced tomatoes are not available, crushed tomatoes can be used as an alternative.
Corn: Use sweet corn, not regular corn with added sugar, for the right flavor profile.