Cowboy Stew 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.

Add tomato sauce to the pot.

Add 3 cans of green chilies to the pot.

Add stewed tomatoes to the pot.

Add 2.5 cups of baby carrots to the pot.

Dice 1 large Vidalia onion and add it to the pot.

Dice 1 jalapeno (leaving seeds in) and add it to the pot.

Wash and add 8 medium potatoes (with skin on) to the pot.

Pour hot water into the pot until ingredients are covered, adding more if necessary after meat is added.

Stir the mixture in the pot well.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the pot.

Heat a 20-inch cast iron skillet and add a little oil for lubrication.

Add 3.5 to 4 lbs of stew meat to the skillet and brown it on all sides.

Once browned, add the stew meat (with juices) to the pot.

Stir the pot to ensure even distribution of ingredients.

Bring the pot to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Check the consistency of the stew and add more liquid if necessary.

Test the carrots for tenderness to determine if the stew is ready.

If you want to thicken the stew, mix 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water and add it to the pot after bringing it back to a boil.

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