Description
Hearty Texas cowboy stew brings rustic ranch flavors to your dinner table with robust beef, vegetables, and bold spices. Cowboy-approved comfort awaits you in this one-pot wonder that promises warmth and satisfaction with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounces/283 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (4 ounces/113 grams) can diced green chilies
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Ignite a large pot over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil, and sizzle ground beef until rich golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked meat to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pot to crisp smoked sausage for 2-3 minutes, developing caramelized edges. Remove and set alongside the beef.
- Introduce diced onions into the pot, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, around 5 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release aromatic essence.
- Reunite the previously cooked beef and sausage within the pot. Layer in chunky potatoes, hearty pinto beans, sweet corn kernels, robust diced tomatoes, zesty tomatoes with green chilies, vibrant diced green chilies, and rich beef broth. Thoroughly integrate all components.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling chili powder, smoky paprika, earthy cumin, salt, and cracked pepper. Escalate to a vigorous boil, then gracefully reduce heat to low. Secure with a lid and allow the stew to gently simmer for 30-35 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender.
- Conduct a final taste test, fine-tuning seasonings as desired. Ladle into warm bowls and optionally garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Enhance the stew’s depth by using a cast-iron pot, which helps develop richer, more complex flavors during slow cooking.
- For a leaner version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken without losing the hearty texture and robust taste.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chili quantities or adding a dash of hot sauce for spice enthusiasts who crave extra kick.
- Stretch the meal further by serving over rice or with warm cornbread, transforming this one-pot wonder into a more substantial dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 42-51 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg