Texas Cowboy Stew
This hearty Texas Cowboy Stew is the ultimate comfort food! Loaded with ground beef, sausage, bacon, beans, potatoes, and bold seasonings, it’s a one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14 ounces smoked sausage sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces corn kernels drained
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add Sausage and Bacon:
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and crumbled bacon. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sausage is heated through.
Add Potatoes:
- Toss in the diced potatoes and stir to combine with the meat mixture.
Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes:
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, including the juice.
Season and Add Broth:
- Pour in the beef broth and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
Simmer the Stew:
- Bring the stew to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well blended.
Optional – Add Cheese:
- For a creamy finish, stir in shredded cheddar cheese just before serving.