This hearty Texas Cowboy Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd! Packed with savory meats, hearty veggies, and bold flavors, it’s a one-pot wonder you’ll make again and again.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 676.7 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 packages kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, with liquid
- 1 (15.2 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, with liquid
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics:
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the onion until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. - Brown the Beef:
Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Ensure no pink remains. - Add the Sausage:
Stir in the sliced kielbasa sausage, cooking for 2–3 minutes until slightly browned. - Combine the Ingredients:
Pour in the drained tomatoes, pinto beans (with liquid), corn, diced potatoes, tomatoes with chilies (with liquid), and frozen mixed vegetables. Mix well to combine. - Season and Simmer:
Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in 4 cups of water, stir, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and flavors meld together. - Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot. Perfect with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal!
This stew is a no-fail, family-favorite dish that will leave everyone satisfied!
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