Crockpot Texas Cowboy Stew
A hearty stew featuring ground beef, kielbasa, and a medley of vegetables cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker Essential for cooking the stew.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 lbs kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 30 oz pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
- 15 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 14 oz Rotel, undrained
- 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas, and corn)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Use a spatula to crumble the beef as it cooks.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Transfer the beef and onion mixture to the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Add the sliced kielbasa, diced potatoes, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, frozen mixed vegetables, beef broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the vegetables are soft and cooked through.
- Once cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this hearty stew!
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade beef broth. Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or beans based on what you have on hand. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.