Description
Cowboy stew is a hearty, comforting dish that combines ground beef, colorful vegetables, and bold spices into a delicious one-pot meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this stew is easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends with its rich flavor and inviting aroma. Serve it hot with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying dinner that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor.
- Mix in kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in corn and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg