Cowboy Stew

5 from 1 vote

Thick and hearty cowboy stew is loaded with three kinds of meat, beans, and veggies. This ground beef stew recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 13 ounce package kielbasa sasuage sliced
½ yellow onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
2 celery stalks diced
2 carrots peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 cups russet potatoes diced
1 cup sweet corn kernels canned or frozen (can be added in frozen)
1 cup beef broth
2½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves dried

Toppings

fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat a large dutch oven (7 qrt) over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking apart the meat as it cooks. Once the meat is browned and no longer pink, add the sliced sausages.
Continue cooking, searing the sausages on both sides.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrots cooking to soften the veggies.
Once the veggies are softened add in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
To the pot add the pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, diced potatoes, corn, and beef broth.
Stir to combine.
Add in the seasonings: salt, paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
Add the bay leaves, bring stew to a simmer.
Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes or until stew is thickened.
Serve warm topped with fresh herbs as desired.

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