Cowboy Stew with Three Meats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 -
4 slices bacon, chopped
02 -
2 (12-ounce) packages kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
04 -
1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
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2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
→ Pantry Staples
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, with liquid
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2 (16-ounce) cans baked beans (sweeter) or ranch beans (more savory), with liquid
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1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chilies, with liquid
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1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, with liquid
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1 cup water
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook bacon until brown and crispy in a large pot. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
02 -
Add the sausage to the pot drippings and brown on both sides, adjusting heat as needed so fond does not burn. Remove to the plate with bacon; set aside.
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Add beef, onion, and garlic to the pot and brown until the beef is no longer pink. Sprinkle flour, salt, pepper, and chili powder over beef. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Add diced tomatoes, baked beans, green chilies, sweet corn, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and water. Bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with parsley and serve. Add additional water if the stew is too thick.
# Notes:
01 -
For a more savory flavor, you can substitute ranch-style beans for baked beans.
02 -
Use petite diced tomatoes for quicker breakdown during cooking or substitute with crushed tomatoes.
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Ensure you are using sweet corn, not plain corn with added sugar.