Cowboy Stew
A hearty Cowboy Stew featuring bacon, kielbasa, and ground beef cooked with vegetables and beans.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Meats
- 6 slices bacon not thick-cut
- 1 package kielbasa cut into ½-inch slices
- 1 lb. ground beef 80/20
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Canned Goods and Broth
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans ranch-style beans or chili beans with their liquid
- 1 can sweet corn drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis with their liquid
Spices and Seasonings
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the kielbasa and ground beef to the pot, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for a minute.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth, beans, corn, tomatoes, and potatoes. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the beans and add your favorite spices for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg
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