Description
Hearty Texas cowboy stew delivers rustic ranch-style comfort with robust beef, savory vegetables, and bold southwestern spices. Packed with authentic flavors, this soul-warming dish invites you to savor the rugged spirit of cowboy cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, drained
- 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) black beans, drained and rinsed
Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the ground beef until it develops a rich, golden-brown color and releases its savory juices.
- Incorporate finely diced onions into the meat, stirring continuously until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic sweetness.
- Pour in the corn kernels, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans, creating a vibrant and colorful base for the stew.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture, ensuring an even distribution of robust, zesty flavors throughout the pot.
- Gently pour beef broth into the pot, allowing the liquid to blend with the seasonings and create a rich, hearty foundation.
- Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer for 25-35 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld together and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Once the stew reaches a thick, robust consistency and the beans are tender, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Ladle the steaming Texas Cowboy Stew into bowls, ensuring each serving captures the perfect balance of meat, beans, and aromatic spices.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting taco seasoning or adding fresh chili peppers for extra kick.
- Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Transform into a one-pot meal by adding diced potatoes or rice during the simmering process for more substance.
- Make ahead and freeze for convenient meal prep, as the stew’s robust flavors enhance after sitting overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg