Cowboy Stew

Step 1

Heat a large pot over a medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the bacon and cook until browned and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 3

Cook the kielbasa sausage in the same pot until it’s browned on both sides. Transfer to the same plate with the bacon and set to one side.

Step 4

Remove the excess bacon grease from the pot. Then add the ground beef. Break it into smaller pieces using a spatula or wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.

Step 5

Add the bell peppers, onions and garlic and sauté for about 4 minutes or until the onions soften and begin to go translucent.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine.

Step 7

Keep cooking and stirring for a minute. Don’t let the flour burn.

Step 8

Next add the bacon and kielbasa back into the pot and then add the broth, potatoes, frozen vegetables, diced tomatoes, beans, sweet corn, garlic powder, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Bring the cowboy stew to a boil and then turn down the heat to a low simmer.

Step 10

Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 11

Stir the stew occasionally and add some more broth if the liquid gets too thick.

Step 12

Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with cornbread, dinner rolls or biscuits.

Step 13

Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley if liked.