Hearty Texas Cowboy Stew with Beef and Vegetables
This Texas Cowboy Stew is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender beef, smoky kielbasa, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Perfect for family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90-93% lean)
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1–15 oz can pinto beans, undrained
- 1–15.2 oz whole kernel corn, undrained
- 1–15.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1–5 oz package frozen mixed veggies
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef along with the finely chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat. Make sure to break up the meat as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent.
- Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly browned and fragrant.
- Pour in 1 ½ cups of water and add the drained can of diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Add the undrained pinto beans, diced potatoes, undrained corn, and the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the frozen mixed veggies and spices (cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, and red chili flakes) over the mixture. Stir again to evenly distribute the spices.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally, ensuring nothing sticks to the bottom. The stew should be thick and aromatic.
- After one hour, taste the stew and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Make sure to brown the ground beef well before adding other ingredients for the best flavor. Use a heavy pot to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning. If reheating, the stew will taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.