Description
Robust cowboy stew simmers with rich beef, potatoes, and vegetables for a satisfying meal. Savory comfort from ranch-style cooking delivers warmth and nourishment you will crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook ground beef until no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker and layer in diced potatoes, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn kernels, and chopped onions.
- Gently pour beef broth over the mixture, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Secure crockpot lid and allow stew to simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours, ensuring potatoes reach desired tenderness.
- Once cooking completes, verify seasoning and adjust if needed, then ladle steaming stew into serving bowls.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or shredded cheese and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content without compromising rich flavor.
- Add an extra can of black beans or kidney beans for increased protein and fiber, perfect for hearty meals.
- Customize vegetables by adding diced bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots to increase nutritional value and add colorful texture.
- Adjust chili powder and smoked paprika amounts to create mild or spicier versions suitable for different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg