Cowboy Stew Recipe
This Cowboy Stew is the ultimate comfort food. Combining the rich flavors of ground beef, smoky bacon, and savory kielbasa. With the sweetness of baked beans. And corn. The addition of potatoes and green chilies. Adds texture and a subtle kick. Making this a hearty, satisfying meal. That’s perfect for family dinners. Or gatherings. The slow simmer. Allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Resulting in a stew. That’s both flavorful and filling. A true one-pot wonder. That’s as easy to make. As it is delicious.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon chopped
- 2 12 oz packages of kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 80/20
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, including the liquid
- 2 16 oz cans of baked beans, including the liquid
- 1 7 oz can of chopped green chilies, including the liquid
- 1 15 oz can of sweet corn, including the liquid
- 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot. Cook the bacon. Until it becomes crispy. And browned. Once done. Use a slotted spoon. To transfer the bacon. To a plate lined with a paper towel. To drain off the excess grease.
- Next, add the sausage. To the remaining drippings in the pot. And brown it on both sides. Be sure to adjust the heat as necessary. To prevent the browned bits. At the bottom of the pot from burning. Once browned. Remove the sausage. And place it with the bacon.
- In the same pot. Add the ground beef. Diced onion. And minced garlic. Cook until the beef. Is fully browned. And no longer pink. Sprinkle the mixture with flour, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Stirring to combine. And cook for about a minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, baked beans, green chilies, sweet corn, potatoes, reserved bacon, sausage, and water. Bring the stew to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low. And let it simmer, covered. For about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- If the stew thickens too much. Add a bit more water. To reach your desired consistency. Finish by garnishing. With fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To make this Cowboy Stew gluten-free. Simply swap the all-purpose flour. With a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch. Both options work well as a thickening agent. Giving the stew its rich, hearty consistency. Without compromising on flavor. Additionally, ensure that all canned ingredients. Such as the beans and diced tomatoes. Are labeled gluten-free. As some processed foods can contain hidden gluten. With these simple adjustments. You can enjoy this delicious stew. While adhering to a gluten-free diet.