Cowboy Stew

Cowboy Stew is a hearty stew loaded with bacon, sausage, ground beef, corn, tomatoes, potatoes and beans. This stew is thick and filling, and full of flavor. Everyone will love it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup, Stew

Cuisine: American, Soup, Stew

Keyword: Cowboy Stew

Servings: servings

Author: Jennie Duncan

Ingredients

4 slices Thick Bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 pound Smoked Sausage, Sliced (sliced)
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 medium Onion (diced)
1 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
4 cups Chicken Broth
15 oz Whole Kernel Corn (1 can)
14.5 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes (1 can)
15.5 oz Canned Dark Red Kidney Beans (1 can drained and rinsed)
15 oz Ranch Style Beans
2 cups Diced Russet Potatoes

Instructions

Heat a Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add bacon and sausage and cook on until sausage is browned and bacon is crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Remove all but about one tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
Next add onion and ground beef to the pot, crumble and cook until no longer pink.
Then add the sausage and bacon back to the pot along with chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir well.
Stir in the flour until the meat is coated and most of the oil is absorbed.
Pour in the broth and cook for a few minutes more.
Finally add the corn, tomatoes, kidney beans, potatoes, and ranch style beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Notes

Tips for serving Cowboy Stew:

This stew is great as is, but you can add some of your favorite chili toppings to enhance this recipe. Top with some cheddar cheese, jalapenos, or crushed tortilla chips. Add some hot sauce to your bowl to kick up the heat!

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