How to Make Cowboy Stew - Rich, Satisfying, Hearty, Delicious and Nutritious!

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 2 pounds of ground beef in a large purple stockpot.

Cut kielbasa into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot with the ground beef.

Stir the beef and kielbasa until browned, then drain excess grease.

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced bell pepper to the pot.

Add minced garlic stored in olive oil to the pot.

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes with chilies and 3 diced roma tomatoes to the pot.

Pour in 1 quart of chicken broth, adjusting as needed based on the juiciness of the tomatoes.

Add 1 can of corn and 2 bay leaves to the mixture.

Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.

Add 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 2 cans of rinsed and drained pinto beans, 1.5 tablespoons of ground cumin, and 1.5 teaspoons of crushed black pepper to the pot.

Dice 2 potatoes and add them to the stew, deciding if more chicken broth is needed based on the liquid level.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens