Description
Cowboy Stew is a hearty, one-pot meal that combines ground beef, smoked sausage, beans, and potatoes in a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s a comforting and filling dish perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly browned.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, Rotel, pinto beans, black beans, corn, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add diced potatoes and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap the beans or sausage for your preferred types or what you have on hand.
- For a spicier version, use hot Rotel or add a chopped jalapeño.
- This stew freezes well and tastes even better the next day.
- For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
