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Texas Cowboy Stew Recipe

Texas Cowboy Stew Recipe
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Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, smoked sausage, bacon, beans, corn, and potatoes in a savory broth with a blend of spices. This stew is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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For the Stew:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 package (14 ounces) skinless smoked sausage, sliced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 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

Optional Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add Sausage and Bacon: Add the sliced smoked sausage and crumbled cooked bacon to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the sausage is heated through.
  3. Incorporate Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes: Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes (with their juice).
  5. Season and Simmer: Add the beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
  6. Optional Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
  7. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy!

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Keywords: Texas Cowboy Stew, Cowboy Stew Recipe, Hearty Stew, Comfort Food, Beef and Sausage Stew

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