Texas Cowboy Stew

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This easy cowboy stew recipe is hearty and filling with kielbasa sausage, cumin, chiles, and chili powder for some Southwest appeal. It's quick and easy to make on the stovetop but tastes best when simmered all day in a crockpot. Serve with cornbread and a simple green salad.

Submitted by Glenda Beall
Updated on November 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 (15.2 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, with liquid

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, with liquid

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

  • 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly but not yet cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.

    ground beef, sausage, and onion cooked down in a pot

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  3. Transfer beef and sausage mixture to a large pot over medium-low heat. Add water, corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, and mixed vegetables. Stir in potatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

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  4. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for a minimum of 1 hour; the longer it cooks, the better it gets.

    cowboy stew after simmering

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

677 Calories
37g Fat
52g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1620mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 35g 71%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 1319mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.