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Texas cowboy stew in a black dish.

Texas Cowboy Stew

Chef Jenn
So easy, meaty and delicious, this 1-pot Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty meal that everyone loves! Serve it with a green salad or a chunk of crusty bread and that's it, dinner is served!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup & Stews
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 10 servings
Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 ground beef is fine
  • 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped, about 1½ cups
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef stock use low or no sodium added broth
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes cut into ½-inch pieces, about 3 cups
  • 15.5 ounces canned kidney beans 2 cans, drained and rinsed
  • 28 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup corn niblets frozen
  • 14.5 ounces canned Rotel tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • cheddar cheese shredded, optional garnish
  • green onions sliced, optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef, stirring occasionally and breaking it into smaller pieces, until browned, about 4–6 minutes.
  • Add the smoked sausage, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Stir and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion softens, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the beef stock, potatoes, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, frozen corn, Rotel tomatoes, and chipotle powder.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 45–50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors blend together.
  • Ladle the stew into bowls and top with shredded cheddar and green onions, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes are ideal for their creamy texture, but russets are a good alternative.
  • Chipotle powder adds smoky heat—don’t leave it out.
  • For extra spice, choose hot Rotel tomatoes or add your favorite hot sauce.
  • This stew is great for meal prep. Make a large batch and store leftovers for easy meals during the week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1355mgPotassium: 956mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1249IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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