Texas Cowboy Stew (Easy Recipe)

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Texas Cowboy Stew is a crowd-pleaser. It’s full of flavor from the West. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 2 pounds of kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
• One medium onion
• Two garlic cloves
• Canned whole kernel corn and pinto beans (keep their liquids)
• One can of drained peeled and diced tomatoes, and another with green chile peppers
• Frozen mixed vegetables and diced baking potatoes
• Season with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper

• Ground turkey, chicken, or bison instead of ground beef
• Smoked or sweet paprika instead of chili powder
• Beef broth, chicken or vegetable broth
• Kidney, black, or navy beans
• Yukon golds, baby potatoes, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash instead of russets

Cheese is optional but delicious. Enjoy making this stew!

How To Make It (Step by Step)

Diving into this Texas Cowboy Stew recipe is a great idea. It’s full of taste and everyone will love it. Start by cooking ground beef on medium-high. Cook it until almost done, which is about 5 minutes. As you cook, break the beef into smaller pieces.

Then, add sliced kielbasa sausage, onion, and garlic. Keep cooking until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft.

Remove any extra grease. Next, put the mix you just cooked in a big pot or Dutch oven.

• Add water
• Then include corn
• Beans, potatoes, and tomatoes

Now, add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. These seasonings make it taste like the Southwest. Cover the pot and let it simmer on medium-low for 1 hour. The longer you cook, the better the stew gets. This makes it a very filling meal.

This is a recipe you can make in different ways. You can use a slow cooker too. Just set it to LOW and wait for 6-8 hours. Or, use an Instant Pot. Cook it for only 4 minutes under high pressure.

It doesn’t matter how you cook it. You’ll soon have a delicious Texas Cowboy Stew. This recipe makes a tasty and hearty meal. You’ll want to cook it over and over.

Tips & Tricks

Want to make Texas Cowboy Stew tastier? It’s easy with a few tricks. Use beef broth instead of water for more flavor. If you like it hot, throw in some green chiles or chili flakes.

1. Thickening Stew Tips: Let it simmer without a lid for the last 20 minutes. This takes out extra liquid, making the stew thicker and yummier.
2. Slow Cooker Stew: Don’t skip browning the meat, onions, and garlic. It gives the stew a deep flavor only slow cooking can’t do alone.

With an Instant Pot, you can brown the ingredients first using the sauté setting. Then, switch to pressure cook. This will make the stew richer with less mess.

Add jalapeños for some heat or use ready-made chili seasonings. This way, you can adjust the spiciness to what you love.

Follow these simple steps to turn your Texas Cowboy Stew into something amazing. Your loved ones will definitely be impressed.

Serving Suggestions

Finding the perfect sides for your Texas Cowboy Stew can make your meal big. Here are some Cowboy Stew serving ideas:

• Try cornbread with your stew; it’s sweet and rich flavors match well with the spicy stew.
• For those who love bread, go for rustic or crusty bread to soak up the tasty juices.
• Fluffy biscuits are also great, they soak up the stew and are delicious.

To mix up the meal, try adding lighter sides to your stew. Here are some smart picks:

• Some tangy coleslaw sets off the stew’s flavors just right.
• A green salad with a little dressing gives a cool finish to the warm stew.

By picking the right sides, your Texas Cowboy Stew will be a big hit at the table.

Choose cornbread sides, rustic bread, coleslaw pairing, or green salad. Your meal will be more fun and tasty.

How to Store

To keep your Texas Cowboy Stew tasty and fresh, follow some easy steps. First, let it cool down. Then, put it in airtight containers. Remember to get it in the fridge within two hours after cooking.

With these steps, your stew will stay good for 3-4 days. If you want to keep it longer, freezing it is the way to go.

Split the stew into single servings and freeze them. They can stay good for 2-3 months. Don’t forget to label them with the date.

When you’re ready to eat it again, there are a few ways to reheat. If you can, thaw it in the fridge first. Then, you can warm it up on the stove or in the microwave. Or, use a slow cooker on low.

To make the stew thinner, add a little broth or water. By following these steps, your Texas Cowboy Stew will taste fresh and delicious again.