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Cowboy Stew Recipe

Kara
Three meats, potatoes, beans, and colorful vegetables all simmered in a smoky, savory broth that has just a bit of a kick. There's a reason home cooks have loved cowboy soup for generations!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soups
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces beef smoked sausage (or kielbasa sausage)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup diced carrots (2-3 large carrots)
  • 1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
  • 2 cups diced russet potatoes (1-2 large potatoes)
  • 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 15 ounce can red kidney beans, drained (or other beans)
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Slice the smoked sausage. (I also like to cut it in half so it's easier to eat.) Brown in a large pot over medium-high heat. Set aside.
  • In the same pot, cook the ground beef until completely browned. While the meat is cooking, wash and chop the vegetables.
  • Add the onion to the pot; cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Saute for about a minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add the cooked sausage and all the remaining ingredients except the bacon. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low heat. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the bacon just before serving.

Notes

  • Leftover stew can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. 
  • To prepare in a crock pot, cook the meat, onion, and seasonings as directed through step #4. Transfer to a crockpot and use some of the broth to scrape every last bit from the pan. Add remaining ingredients and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1127mgPotassium: 893mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3010IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cowboy stew
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