Description
Simmering comfort awaits with this hearty crockpot cowboy stew recipe from rugged ranch lands. Robust beef, vegetables, and bold spices create a deeply satisfying meal that warms souls and connects you to western culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Hearty Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) tomato sauce
Beans and Seasonings:
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) pinto beans, drained
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a skillet at medium heat until browned, thoroughly draining accumulated fat to prevent excess grease.
- Transfer browned beef into crockpot, layering with sliced sausage, diced potatoes, chopped onions, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, mixed beans, and corn kernels.
- Infuse the mixture with robust seasonings like garlic powder, smoky paprika, zesty chili powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, stirring ingredients to distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour beef broth over the assembled ingredients, ensuring all components are sufficiently moistened and integrated.
- Secure crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing ingredients to tenderize and meld flavors completely.
- Once potatoes reach fork-tender consistency and stew develops rich, deep aroma, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Ladle steaming stew into deep bowls, pairing with crusty artisan bread or fluffy rice to create a satisfying, hearty meal perfect for cold evenings.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by seasoning ground beef with a dash of Worcestershire sauce before browning.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding a pinch of cayenne for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg