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Easy Cowboy Stew Recipe

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Easy Cowboy Stew is a hearty one-pot meal loaded with ground beef, sausage, bacon, potatoes, beans, corn, and a blend of flavorful seasonings, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 ½ lb kielbasa sausage, cut into pieces
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 16 oz canned baked beans, undrained
  • 1 15 oz canned sweet corn
  • 1 14.5 oz canned petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 7 oz canned diced green chilies
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot until brown and crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Brown the kielbasa in the bacon drippings, then transfer to plate.
  3. Add beef, onion, and garlic to the pot, cook until beef is no longer pink. Sprinkle flour, salt, pepper, and chili powder; stir and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, baked beans, green chilies, corn, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Garnish with parsley before serving. Add extra water if stew is too thick.

Notes

  • For spicier stew, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated; flavors improve after sitting overnight.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American