Texas Cowboy Stew
Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty and filling dish that blends meats, vegetables, and spices for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meats
- 2 lb ground beef
- 2 packages kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½ inch pieces
Vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For extra flavor, sauté with the onion.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (10oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
Canned Ingredients
- 2 (14.5oz) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 (15oz) cans pinto beans, with liquid
- 1 (15.2oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 (14.5oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chile pepper, with liquid
Seasonings
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Preparation
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until it becomes soft.
- Add the ground beef and cook until there’s no pink left.
- Add the sliced kielbasa sausage and mix well.
- Pour in the drained diced tomatoes, pinto beans with liquid, corn, diced potatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and mixed vegetables.
- Mix everything until well combined, then add the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Finally, add the 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, and then simmer for one hour.
Notes
Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread or cornbread on the side. Can be topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs for added flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for about 3 months.