Cowboy Stew

Cowboy Stew

A meaty, salty, smoky stew that will fill you right up.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 (12 oz) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (16 oz each) cans baked beans
  • 1 (7 oz) can chopped green chiles, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, undrained
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

  2. 2

    Add sausage to bacon drippings and brown on both sides, reducing heat if needed. Remove to plate with bacon.

  3. 3

    Add beef and onion to pot and cook until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle flour and chili powder over beef. Stir and cook 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes, baked beans, green chiles, corn, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Adjust seasoning as needed, add more water if stew is too thick, and serve with fresh parsley. Enjoy!