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Cowboy Stew

The stew was delicious - hearty and filling. It warmed them from the inside out and they were soon feeling sleepy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 745 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 12-ounce packages of kielbasa sausage cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • Ground beef 1 1/2 lb 80/20
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 2 16-ounce cans of baked beans with liquid
  • 1 can chopped green chilies 7-ounce, with liquid
  • 1 can sweet corn 11.5 oz with liquid
  • 2 medium russet potatoes. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crispy and brown. Transfer bacon to a plate lined by a paper towel and drain using a slotted spoon
  • Brown the sausage in the pot drippings. Adjust heat to ensure that the sausage (brown bits at the bottom) doesn't burn. Transfer to a plate and add bacon.
  • Brown the beef, onion, garlic, and beef in a large pot. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper on the beef. Stir for one minute.
  • Diced tomatoes, sweet corn, potatoes and green chilies. Add water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat immediately and simmer covered for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with parsley
  • If stew becomes too thick, add more water.