How To Make Cowboy Stew | Mary’s Kitchen Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while tomato sauce is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a budget-friendly option.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Brown 1 pound of ground meat in a pot for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.

Peel 3 potatoes using a sharp knife, cutting deep to remove the skin quickly.

Wash the peeled potatoes under cold water.

Dice the potatoes into small chunks, cutting them in half and then into smaller pieces.

Drain any grease from the browned ground meat.

Add the entire can of Rotel tomatoes (with juice) to the pot.

Add the entire can of whole kernel corn (with juice) to the pot.

Add the entire can of tomato sauce (8 ounces) to the mixture.

Add 1 can of water to the pot to ensure there is enough liquid to boil the potatoes.

Add the entire can of ranch-style beans (with juice) to the mixture.

Stir all the canned ingredients and ground meat together in the pot.

Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir them in.

Turn the stove on to high to bring the mixture to a boil.

Add additional water if necessary to ensure the potatoes are covered.

Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder to the pot for flavor.

Add accent seasoning, granulated garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, checking the potatoes for doneness with a fork.

After 10 minutes, check the stew and reduce the heat to medium, then cover and continue simmering for another 10 minutes.

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