Cowboy Stew (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 4 slices bacon, chopped.
02 - 2 (12 oz) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced.
03 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20).
04 - 1 medium onion, diced.
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced.
06 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour.
07 - 1.5 tsp salt.
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper.
09 - 1 tsp chili powder.
10 - 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with liquid.
11 - 2 (16 oz) cans baked beans with liquid.
12 - 1 (7 oz) can chopped green chilies with liquid.
13 - 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn with liquid.
14 - 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed.
15 - 1 cup water.
16 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

Instructions:

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add the sliced kielbasa sausage to the bacon drippings and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
04 - Sprinkle the cooked beef mixture with flour, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.
05 - Add the diced tomatoes (with their liquid), baked beans, chopped green chilies, sweet corn (with their liquids), cubed potatoes, cooked bacon, browned kielbasa sausage, and water.
06 - Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add water if the stew becomes too thick.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes:

01 - This one-pot dish is ideal for feeding a crowd and can be easily customized with different beans or additional veggies.
02 - Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or including hot sauce to taste.
03 - Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.