Cowboy Stew
The cold weather has definitely set in, here in Ohio. With cold weather, comes a hankering for soups and stews. The recipe below isn't one of my normal recipes because I utilize a lot of canned and frozen items in this recipe, not fresh vegetables like most of my recipes. With that being said, I still think that you will enjoy this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained.
- 1 pound of smoked sausage sliced into bite sized pieces.
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cans of pinto beans (I use Serious Bean Company Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Pinto Beans)
- 1 bag of frozen sweet corn
- 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes and chilis
- 1 bag of frozen mixed veggies
- 4 cups of chicken stock or broth
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste.
Directions
- Add browned ground beef, smoked sausage, garlic, onion, beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, frozen veggies, chicken stock or broth, cumin, and chili powder to a large heavy bottom cooking pot.
- Bring to a simmer uncovered on high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer covered for an hour or two. If you prefer a "thicker" stew use less broth or you can add baby potatoes, halved. Cook until potatoes are fork tender if you use them. I don't use potatoes as I try to keep my carbs a bit lower.
- Stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon into a large bowl. Serve with corn-bread, crusty bread or just enjoy it by itself.
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Drink
If you really want to enjoy a drink with this dish, I recommend a full-bodied stout or porter. If you are in East Central Ohio, a Big Debbie Stout from Lockport would work well with this dish. Another good beer that pairs well with this meal is Station 2 Smoked Lager from Hoodletown Brewing here in Dover, Ohio.
