Boot Kicking Cowboy Stew

Saddle up for a hearty and flavorful meal with Boot Kicking Cowboy Stew—a rustic, one-pot dish packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that will warm you up from the inside out. This protein-packed stew combines savory ground beef, smoky sausage, and crispy bacon with tender diced potatoes, vibrant beans, sweet corn, and tangy crushed tomatoes, all simmered to perfection in a spiced beef broth infused with chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Ready in just over an hour and big enough to serve six, this satisfying dish is perfect for a crowd or a comforting family dinner. Serve it piping hot with a side of crusty bread or cornbread for an authentic cowboy-style feast that's as hearty as the open range.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 12 ounces smoked sausage
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned pinto beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained canned corn
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble into small pieces, and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pot.

Step 2

Add the olive oil to the pot if needed, and brown the ground beef, breaking it into smaller pieces, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.

Step 3

Slice the smoked sausage into rounds and add it to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then remove and set aside with the beef.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the bacon, ground beef, and sausage to the pot, and stir in the diced potatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Simmer the stew uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread or cornbread for a true cowboy feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4339.7 grams (4339.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4069

Total Fat 210.40g	270%
Saturated Fat 70.10g	351%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 559mg	186%
Sodium 13271mg	577%
Total Carbohydrate 362.40g	132%
Dietary Fiber 79.60g	284%
Total Sugars 46.60g
Protein 212.30g	425%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 687mg	53%
Iron 48mg	266%
Potassium 9650mg	205%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 34.6%