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Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

A rich, soul-warming slow cooker stew packed with seasoned ground beef, smoky kielbasa, potatoes, beans, and sweet corn in a flavorful tomato broth. Perfect for easy, busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 552kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 13 oz kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 medium sized russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 can kidney or pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can sweet corn 15oz, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft.
    Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Toss everything together for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    Transfer the meat mixture into a greased slow cooker.
  • Add the sliced kielbasa, diced potatoes, drained beans, and drained corn to the slow cooker.
    Pour in both cans of diced tomatoes (with juices) and the beef broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
    Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Ladle into deep bowls and serve hot alongside crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

Make Ahead Tips

  • Prep veggies: Chop onions, garlic, and kielbasa ahead of time. Keep peeled, cubed potatoes submerged in cold water in the fridge to prevent browning.
  • Pre-cook meat: Brown the ground beef mixture the night before and keep sealed in the fridge. In the morning, simply dump everything into the slow cooker pot and start cooking.

Storage & Reheating

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Cool completely and freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
  • Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat or microwave individual portions until steaming hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 1309mg57%
Potassium 1079mg31%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 821IU16%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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