Cowboy stew

 hearty Texas Cowboy Stew recipe—loaded with ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and corn in a flavorful, slightly spicy broth. Perfect for feeding a crowd!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 (14 oz) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium potatoes, diced

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with green chilies for extra heat)

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

4 cups beef broth

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Meat – In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Sauté – Add the sliced smoked sausage and diced onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

3. Simmer – Add diced potatoes, tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, beef broth, and tomato sauce. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

4. Cook – Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 30–40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.

5. Adjust Seasoning – Taste and add more salt or spice if needed.

6. Serve – Enjoy hot, with cornbread or tortillas on the side!