Cowboy Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 slices bacon, chopped.
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2 (12 oz) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced.
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1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20).
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1 medium onion, diced.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour.
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1.5 tsp salt.
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1/2 tsp black pepper.
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1 tsp chili powder.
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1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with liquid.
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2 (16 oz) cans baked beans with liquid.
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1 (7 oz) can chopped green chilies with liquid.
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1 (15 oz) can sweet corn with liquid.
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2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed.
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1 cup water.
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2 tbsp chopped parsley.
# Instructions:
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In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
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Add the sliced kielbasa sausage to the bacon drippings and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
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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.
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Sprinkle the cooked beef mixture with flour, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.
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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.
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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.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
# Notes:
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This one-pot dish is ideal for feeding a crowd and can be easily customized with different beans or additional veggies.
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Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or including hot sauce to taste.
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Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.