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Cowboy Stew

Cowboy Stew

Cowboy Stew is a hearty dish featuring a medley of meats and vegetables in a rich broth, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 521 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-quart heavy-bottomed pot

Ingredients
  

Meats

  • 8 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 ring kielbasa sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 pound ground beef

Vegetables

  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper seeded, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 medium russet potatoes rinsed, peeled, diced
  • 1 package frozen mixed vegetables (10 ounces)

Canned Goods

  • 2 cans diced tomatoes undrained (14.5 ounces each)
  • 2 cans kidney beans rinsed, drained (15.25 ounces each)
  • 1 can whole kernel corn undrained (15.25 ounces)

Seasonings and Others

  • ¼ cup all purpose flour (31.25 g)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth (960 g)
  • parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In an 8-quart, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy and browned, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the bacon from the pan and set it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess grease.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the pot. Then add the kielbasa and cook until both sides are brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set them on the plate with the bacon.
  • Drain any remaining bacon grease from the pot. Add ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Drain excess liquid.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and mix until combined. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the bacon and kielbasa back to the pot, along with the diced tomatoes, beans, corn, potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and beef broth. Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 521kcal
Keyword comfort food, Cowboy Stew, hearty stew, meat stew, vegetable stew
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