Texas Cowboy Stew -- A Very Hearty Working Man's Meal

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the recipe in half for two people.

Dice 2 potatoes into small chunks.

Chop 1 onion.

Turn on the stovetop burner to heat up.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and start sautéing.

Once the onions start to sauté, add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet.

Brown the ground beef without draining the grease unless necessary.

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2 inch thick pieces.

Add the sliced sausage to the browned ground beef.

Add the diced potatoes to the skillet.

Add 1 can of pinto beans to the skillet.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes to the skillet.

Estimate and add about 1/2 can of corn to the skillet.

Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes to the skillet.

Add 3 tablespoons of minced garlic to the skillet.

Add about 1/2 bag of mixed vegetables to the skillet.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and stir everything together.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to the pot and stir well.

Cover the pot with a lid and let it come to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour, checking for doneness.

Prepare cornbread by buttering the bottom of a seasoned cast iron skillet.

Mix 2 cups of cornmeal, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a bowl.

Pour the cornbread mixture into the buttered skillet and place it in a preheated oven.

Cooking Techniques

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