Print

Cowboy Stew Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.8 from 97 reviews

Hearty and flavorful Cowboy Stew featuring bacon, kielbasa, ground beef, and a variety of beans and vegetables simmered together to create a comforting, protein-packed meal perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale

Meats

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 (12-ounce) packages kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20

Vegetables and Beans

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans baked beans or ranch beans, with liquid
  • 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chilies, with liquid
  • 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, with liquid
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Seasonings and Others

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
  2. Brown Sausage: Add kielbasa slices to the bacon drippings in the pot and brown on both sides, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning the fond. Remove sausage to the plate with bacon and set aside.
  3. Brown Ground Beef and Vegetables: Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Sprinkle flour, salt, black pepper, and chili powder over the mixture, then stir and cook for 1 minute to incorporate the seasonings.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in diced tomatoes, baked or ranch beans with liquid, chopped green chilies with liquid, sweet corn with liquid, cubed potatoes, bacon, sausage, and water. Stir well to combine.
  5. Simmer Stew: Bring stew to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add additional water during cooking if stew becomes too thick.
  6. Garnish and Serve: After simmering, sprinkle chopped parsley over the stew for a fresh finish and serve hot.

Notes

  • Using the liquid from canned ingredients adds more flavor and thickness to the stew.
  • Adjust the seasoning and chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
  • The stew thickens as it simmers; add water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • For a smoky flavor, you can use smoked kielbasa or add a dash of smoked paprika.
  • This stew reheats well and flavors deepen after resting overnight.

Keywords: cowboy stew, kielbasa stew, hearty stew, ground beef stew, easy stovetop stew, comforting dinner, ground beef recipe

Find it online: https://mjrecipe.com/cowboy-stew-recipe/