Description
Hearty Texas cowboy stew blends robust beef, smoky spices, and hearty vegetables in a soul-warming culinary journey through southwestern comfort. Rustic ranch-style flavors meld perfectly, inviting you to savor an authentic taste of cowboy cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package (14 ounces / 397 grams) skinless smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Vegetables and Beans:
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious pot over medium heat, incorporating diced onions and fragrant garlic until meat browns completely. Eliminate excess grease through careful draining.
- Integrate sliced smoky sausage and crispy bacon fragments into the meat mixture, stirring briefly to distribute and warm through.
- Introduce chunky potato cubes into the robust protein blend, ensuring even coating and distribution.
- Fold in assorted beans – kidney and black varieties – alongside sweet corn kernels and juicy diced tomatoes, maintaining a hearty consistency.
- Enrich the concoction with robust beef broth, sprinkling chili powder, cumin, smoky paprika, salt, and cracked pepper. Whisk ingredients thoroughly for balanced flavor profile.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing stew to gently simmer for 20-25 minutes. Cover pot, letting ingredients meld and potatoes tenderize while developing deep, complex flavors.
- Optional finale: Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese across surface moments before serving, creating a luxurious, melting garnish that elevates the rustic Texas-style stew.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version.
- Choose low-sodium broth and bacon to control salt intake while maintaining robust flavor profile.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra beans or diced chicken for more substantial meal.
- Skip cheese or use dairy-free alternatives to make recipe completely lactose-free and diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg