Cowboy Stew

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This cowboy stew blends savory ground beef, hearty potatoes, and plenty of vegetables like bell pepper and green peas into a rich, flavorful broth that comes together quickly. It’s an easy, satisfying dish that delivers the full comfort of a traditional stew without the long cook time.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cowboy stew

Servings: servings

Calories: 477kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion finely diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 pound ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoon chili powder American spice blend, not ground chiles
1 ½ tablespoon paprika powder
3 cups beef broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 large potatoes cut into cubes
2 carrots cut into cubes
1 green bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
1 14-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed, or another type of bean
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
parsley for garnish

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Instructions

First, preheat some olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion turns translucent.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
Next, add the ground beef and cook until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper. Then add the tomato paste and spices, and continue to sauté for a few minutes.
1 pound ground beef, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder, 1 ½ tablespoon paprika powder
Now add the beef broth, canned tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and beans. Stir everything. Then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes over low to medium heat.
3 cups beef broth, 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, 2 large potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 green bell pepper, 1 14-ounce can pinto beans
Add the frozen corn and frozen peas to the pot. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
1 cup frozen corn, 1 cup frozen peas
Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy!
parsley

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