Are you looking for a meal that will feed your whole family and more? If so, then you came to the right place. A Texas cowboy stew is relatively easy to make and requires very simple ingredients. It wonโt set you over the edge on your food budget, yet it has everything, from meat to veggies. This hearty meal is made from simple meat, sausage, and veggies, covered in a mouth-watering tomato sauce. This stew combines so many different food groups that it will satisfy almost any craving you had. The recipe calls for some spices; you can add more to taste. As you master this stew, you can change the recipe to your liking and create your own variations.
Some people like a liquid stew. Itโs good with rice or other sides. It can be even be eaten as a thick soup! However, if thatโs not your preference, simply add less water to the mix. Watch the consistency as the water starts to thicken. As soon as itโs thick enough, you can add more water or turn the heat off.
If you like a saucy stew, you can add a side of mashed potatoes or rice to it. The side dish will soak up all the stew and carry the flavor. Plus, youโll stay full for longer because of the added side. Some people prefer to contrast their stew with something fresh, like a vegetable salad. If thatโs your case, try adding steamed veggies like broccoli or asparagus. You can also serve the stew with a simple vegetable salad.
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef
2 packages of kielbasa sausage sliced into ยฝ inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 (14.5oz) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
2 (15oz) cans pinto beans, with liquid
1 (15.2oz) can whole kernel corn, Drained
2 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes with green chile pepper, with liquid
1 (10oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups of water
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a dutch oven over medium heat, sauteรฉ onion. Add ground beef and cook until thereโs no pink left
Add sliced sausage
Pour in tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, potatoes, diced tomatoes with chiles and veggies
Mix everything until well combined, add spices
Add water, bring to a boil, and simmer for one hour