Description
This Cowboy Stew recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that combines ground beef, smoked sausage, beans, corn, and tomatoes for a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Stew Base:
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then brown ground beef. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Cook Sausage: Add sliced sausage to the pot, cook for a few minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, and broth. Season with chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For a spicier stew, consider adding jalapeño or extra green chiles.
- Variations: Use ground turkey instead of beef or add potatoes for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
