Dinner

Texas Cowboy Stew (Quick and Easy Recipe) Recipe

ByMaya bella October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Introduction

This Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with ground beef, kielbasa, vegetables, and warming spices, it’s a comforting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.

The image shows a large white pot filled with a colorful stew-like dish. The layers are mixed but distinct, starting with a base of reddish-brown broth soaking the ingredients. Visible layers include chunks of yellow potatoes and orange carrots scattered throughout, mixed with bright yellow corn kernels and green peas. There are also small pieces of ground brown meat and slices of reddish-brown sausage interspersed. Red kidney beans add more texture and color, along with some red bell pepper pieces. A woman's hand is holding a wooden spoon stirring the contents, highlighting the hearty thickness and variety of the ingredients. The pot sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (90-93% lean)
1 lb kielbasa, sliced
½ onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15.2 oz) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
2 cups potatoes, diced
1 (5 oz) package frozen mixed veggies
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and garlic, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
Step 2: Add the sliced kielbasa to the pot and cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
Step 3: Pour in the water and the drained diced tomatoes.
Step 4: Add the pinto beans (undrained), diced potatoes, corn (undrained), frozen mixed veggies, and diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained).
Step 5: Sprinkle the ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, chili powder, and red chili flakes on top.
Step 6: Stir gently, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for one hour over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add more red chili flakes or a diced jalapeño while cooking.
You can substitute kielbasa with smoked sausage or chorizo for a different flavor twist.
Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a slightly sweeter stew.
Include your favorite fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley as a garnish for added freshness.

Storage

Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. This stew also freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a colorful stew that has three main layers visible: the bottom layer is a rich, orange-red broth, the middle layer contains chunks of yellow potatoes, orange carrots, green peas, and yellow corn kernels, while the top layer has slices of light brown sausage and small pieces of ground beef mixed with the vegetables. A silver spoon is resting inside the bowl on the left side. In the background, there is a large blue pot filled with more stew, all placed on a white marbled surface with a white cloth underneath. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this stew in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can brown the meat and sauté the onions and garlic first, then transfer all ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are tender.