Boot Kicking Cowboy Stew
Saddle up for a hearty and flavorful meal with Boot Kicking Cowboy Stew—a rustic, one-pot dish packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that will warm you up from the inside out. This protein-packed stew combines savory ground beef, smoky sausage, and crispy bacon with tender diced potatoes, vibrant beans, sweet corn, and tangy crushed tomatoes, all simmered to perfection in a spiced beef broth infused with chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Ready in just over an hour and big enough to serve six, this satisfying dish is perfect for a crowd or a comforting family dinner. Serve it piping hot with a side of crusty bread or cornbread for an authentic cowboy-style feast that's as hearty as the open range.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned pinto beans
- 1 15-ounce can, drained canned corn
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble into small pieces, and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pot.
Add the olive oil to the pot if needed, and brown the ground beef, breaking it into smaller pieces, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.
Slice the smoked sausage into rounds and add it to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then remove and set aside with the beef.
Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the bacon, ground beef, and sausage to the pot, and stir in the diced potatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes.
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the stew uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread or cornbread for a true cowboy feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1918 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
