Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Zesty Cowboy Stew Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With tender chunks of potatoes, savory ground beef, smoky sausage, and a medley of beans, corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this slow-cooked stew is a meal thatβs both hearty and satisfying. A blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika adds a smoky, southwestern kick that pairs perfectly with the rich tomato broth. Ready with just 15 minutes of prep and a few hours in your crock pot, this one-pot wonder is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for the perfect finishing touch to this crowd-pleasing dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the crock pot.
Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds and add them to the crock pot.
Peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add the potatoes to the crock pot.
Drain and rinse the canned pinto beans and kidney beans, then add them to the crock pot along with the drained corn.
Add the entire can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid) to the crock pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste until smooth. Pour the mixture into the crock pot.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir everything gently to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and flavors are well combined.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.
Calories |
3787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 179.1 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 559 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 11603 mg | 504% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.4 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.9 g | 257% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 203.4 g | 407% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 38.1 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 9436 mg | 201% | |
*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.