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Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Stew Recipe

Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Stew Recipe


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  • Total Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Cowboy stew brings rustic ranch flavors straight from the American Southwest, packed with tender beef, robust vegetables, and rich spices. Simmered slowly in a crockpot, this comforting meal delivers warmth and satisfaction that will transport you to wide-open prairie landscapes.


Ingredients

Scale

Protein:

  • 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef

Vegetables:

  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced

Canned and Liquid Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, drained
  • 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly sear ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until rich brown color develops, meticulously draining accumulated fat.
  2. Transfer beef into large crockpot, creating foundational layer for stew’s robust flavor profile.
  3. Layer chopped potatoes, diced onions, sliced carrots, kidney beans, and corn atop browned meat, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Cascade diced tomatoes across vegetable mixture, creating vibrant color and acidic undertone.
  5. Gently pour beef broth, ensuring liquid cascades evenly throughout ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, freshly cracked black pepper, and salt, delicately seasoning each ingredient.
  7. Use wooden spoon to integrate seasonings and ingredients, promoting harmonious flavor blending.
  8. Secure crockpot lid, allowing stew to simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours.
  9. Verify vegetable tenderness by piercing with fork; vegetables should yield easily without excessive resistance.
  10. Ladle steaming stew into deep ceramic bowls, capturing medley of hearty ingredients and rich, developed flavors.

Notes

  • Customize meat options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
  • Boost vegetable nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach for increased fiber and vitamins.
  • Enhance flavor complexity by using fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder and adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce for depth.
  • Reduce sodium content by choosing low-sodium beef broth and rinsing canned beans thoroughly before adding to the crockpot.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1100 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg