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A generous serving of cowboy-style stew, showcasing tender meat and vibrant vegetables.

Hearty Texas Cowboy Stew

This Hearty Texas Cowboy Stew is a filling one-pot meal made with ground beef, kielbasa, potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes, vegetables, and bold spices.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Keyword: Hearty Texas Cowboy Stew
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 2 packages kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cans peeled and diced tomatoes 14.5 oz each, drained
  • 4 medium baking potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cans pinto beans 15 oz each, with liquid
  • 1 can whole kernel corn 15.2 oz, drained
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers 14.5 oz each, with liquid
  • 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 10 oz
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it begins to soften.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot.
  • Cook the ground beef until fully browned and no pink remains, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  • Drain excess grease from the pot, if necessary.
  • Add the sliced kielbasa sausage to the browned beef and onion mixture.
  • Stir to combine and cook for several minutes, allowing the sausage to warm through.
  • Add the drained peeled and diced tomatoes to the pot.
  • Add the diced potatoes.
  • Add the pinto beans with their liquid.
  • Add the drained whole kernel corn.
  • Add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, including their liquid.
  • Add the frozen mixed vegetables.
  • Stir all ingredients until evenly combined.
  • Add the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasonings throughout the stew.
  • Pour in the water.
  • Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer the stew for approximately 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Continue cooking until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
  • If a deeper flavor or softer texture is desired, simmer for up to 1 hour, adding a small amount of water if needed.
  • Taste the stew and adjust the salt, black pepper, cumin, or chili powder as desired.
  • Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

To make this Hearty Texas Cowboy Stew gluten free, use certified gluten-free kielbasa or smoked sausage.
Verify that the ground beef, canned tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, frozen mixed vegetables, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper are labeled gluten free.
Check canned beans and tomatoes for gluten-containing additives, flavorings, or thickening agents.
Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving tools to prevent gluten cross-contact.
If serving with cornbread, crackers, tortilla chips, or bread, choose certified gluten-free options.
If preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease, avoid shared surfaces and confirm that all packaged ingredients are certified gluten free.