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One Pot Cowboy Stew

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This one-pot Cowboy Stew is loaded with bold flavors, smoky meat, hearty beans, and tender potatoes. It’s the perfect rustic comfort food for weeknights, campfires, and hungry crowds.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced red potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) baked beans (do not drain)
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth or water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat until well caramelized. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add diced potatoes, carrots, corn, and green chiles. Stir well.
  4. Mix in pinto beans, kidney beans, baked beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  5. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour in beef broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and stew is thickened.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with cornbread or biscuits.

Notes

For camping, pre-chop veggies and pre-brown meat at home. Use a cast iron Dutch oven for best outdoor results. This stew freezes well but may have texture changes if potatoes are included.

  • Author: Sabella Sachi
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: One Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg