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Bowls served with cowboy stew and topped with fresh parsley.
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Cowboy Stew

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 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
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
  • 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2429IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg