Description
Rustic cowboy stew delivers robust flavors from hearty meats and vegetables simmered in rich southwestern spices. Ranch-style comfort emerges as a complete one-pot meal that nourishes and satisfies hunters, ranchers, and home cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) ranch-style beans
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) corn, drained
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Seasonings:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until richly browned, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Relocate the caramelized beef into the crockpot, then layer sliced smoked sausage alongside.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, ranch-style beans, sweet corn kernels, rustic potato chunks, and fragrant onion pieces into the cooking vessel.
- Gently stream beef broth throughout the mixture, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper for robust seasoning.
- Thoroughly incorporate all ingredients, ensuring even distribution of spices and proteins.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the stew to simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, monitoring until potato pieces become fork-tender.
- Delicately stir the aromatic stew before ladling into warm serving bowls, presenting a hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting smoked paprika or adding a dash of cayenne pepper for spice lovers.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Transform this into a gluten-free meal by selecting gluten-free beef broth and verifying bean ingredients.
- Prep ingredients night before and store in refrigerator to streamline morning cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg