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Winter Cowboy Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from the American West, Cowboy Stew is a hearty dish that reflects the resourcefulness of cowboys who cooked meals over campfires. Traditionally made with whatever ingredients were on hand, it symbolizes comfort and sustenance during cold months. Today, variations exist across the country, often featuring local ingredients or personal twists.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, large diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
fresh corn, sucked off the cob
1 can crushed tomato
kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 lb rib eye, chopped into small pieces
1 lb kielbasa sausage
1 lb bacon, par-cooked
chicken broth
cumin
smoked paprika
1-2 chipotle peppers, chopped
brown sugar
1 can white beans
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, par-cooked
green onions, for garnish
1

Heat a little oil in a pot.

2

Add chopped onion and large diced poblano pepper; cook until they start to break down.

3

Add chopped garlic and sauté briefly to avoid burning.

4

Stir in fresh corn and mix well.

5

Add crushed tomato and mix; season with fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt.

6

Remove the vegetables from the pot to prevent overcooking.

7

Add ground beef and chopped rib eye; season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 5-8 minutes until cooked through.

8

Add kielbasa sausage and brown it to render fat and flavor.

9

Add par-cooked bacon to the pot.

10

Stir in crushed tomato and loosen with chicken broth; ensure it’s not too thin.

11

Add cumin and smoked paprika, mixing well.

12

Incorporate chopped chipotle peppers for heat.

13

Add brown sugar to balance flavors.

14

Return the previously removed vegetables to the pot.

15

Add white beans and par-cooked Yukon Gold potatoes; season with salt and pepper.

16

Let simmer for a minute.

17

Finish with fresh green onions for garnish.

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Winter Cowboy Stew

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