Cowboy Stew Recipe—Hearty and delicious, this stew is packed with beef, bacon, smoky sausage, beans, chili seasoning, beef broth, tomatoes, potatoes, corn, and mixed veggies – it’s bursting with rich flavors. This one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy dinners and will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Easy Texas Cowboy Stew
This Cowboy Stew is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that delivers pure comfort in every bite. Ground beef, smoky sausage, crispy bacon, tomatoes, mixed veggies, and beans simmered together in a rich, savory broth that’s infused with the perfect blend of spices. It’s the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for a cozy dinner on a cool evening. Whether you’re serving it up around a gameday party or at the dinner table, this stew is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
How to Make Cowboy Stew
This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large Dutch oven or large pot, cook smoked sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Remove sausage from the pot and drain excess grease. Add ground beef to the pot and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
Add smoked sausage, crumbled bacon, chili beans, mixed vegetables, beef broth, chili seasoning, diced tomatoes, rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, corn, and diced potatoes. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Can substitute ground turkey, turkey smoked sausage, and turkey bacon for lower calories.
- For easy prep, use precooked bacon.
- You can make your own chili seasoning with:
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Variations/Additions
- onions
- baked beans
- black beans
- diced green chile peppers
- cannellini beans
- pinto beans
- Can I make Cowboy Stew in the slow cooker? Yes. Cook the meats and place in the crockpot. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- Can I freeze Cowboy Stew? Yes. Cook the stew and cool to room temperature. Transfer the soupto a freezer-friendly container and store in the freezer for up to four months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
What to Serve with Cowboy Stew
This stew has been on repeat at our house. It is great for family dinners or game-day parties. When serving this stew, you’ll want to pair it with sides that complement its robust, hearty flavors.
- A slice of warm, crusty cornbread or buttery biscuits are a perfect choice, ideal for soaking up the rich, savory broth of the stew.
- If you’re looking to add a bit of freshness, a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette can offer a refreshing contrast to the stew’s smoky, meaty goodness.
- If you’re looking to keep things simple and traditional, serve the stew alongside a bowl of coleslaw or some roasted vegetables like carrots or Brussels sprouts, which provide a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the savory stew.
- And don’t forget a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top of the stew itself.
These add-ons can take the dish to the next level, making for a satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs meal that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Looking for more soup and stew recipes? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Cowboy Stew
Yield: 8 people
Cowboy Stew Recipe – Hearty and delicious, this stew is packed with beef, bacon, smoked sausage, beans, veggies, and rich flavors. This one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy dinners and will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- 2 -lb ground beef
- 1 -lb smoked sausage
- ½ cup cooked chopped bacon
- 2 (15-oz) cans chili beans, undrained
- 1 (10-oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 cups unsalted beef broth
- 1 (1.25-oz) packet chili seasoning
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 cubed and peeled Yukon gold potatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
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In a large Dutch oven or large pot, cook smoked sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Remove sausage from the pot and drain excess grease.
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Add ground beef to the pot and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
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Add smoked sausage, crumbled bacon, chili beans, mixed vegetables, beef broth, chili seasoning, diced tomatoes, rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, corn, and diced potatoes to the pot.
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Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.
- Can substitute ground turkey, turkey smoked sausage, and turkey bacon for lower calories.
- For easy prep, use precooked bacon.
- You can make your own chili seasoning with:
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Variations/Additions
- onions
- baked beans
- black beans
- diced green chile peppers
- cannellini beans
- pinto beans
- Can I make Cowboy Stew in the slow cooker? Yes. Cook the meats and place in the crockpot. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- Can I freeze Cowboy Stew? Yes. Cook the stew and cool to room temperature. Transfer the soupto a freezer-friendly container and store in the freezer for up to four months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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