Texas Cowboy Stew Recipe
Hearty and loaded with meat, beans, and potatoes, this Texas cowboy stew is a bold, comforting one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights and hungry crowds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Ingredients
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3–4 cups beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can sweet yellow corn, drained
1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (14-ounce) package beef kielbasa, sliced
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Discard excess fat, keeping 1 tablespoon in the pot.
Add diced onion to the pot and cook until soft (about 8 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned, then drain off excess fat.
Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, remaining salt and pepper. Pour in beef broth and mix well.
Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, green chiles, tomatoes, potatoes, sausage, and cooked bacon.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Notes
Adjust broth to your preferred stew thickness.
Add hot sauce or jalapeños for a spicier version.
Perfect for meal prep—leftovers taste even better the next day!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/texas-cowboy-stew-recipe/
