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Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew Recipe

Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew is a hearty, delicious one-pot meal. Tender ground meat and smoky sausage slow cooked together with potatoes and beans make this a stick-to-your-ribs recipe. The perfect dish to come home to after a long day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy cowboy stew, hearty stew, slow cooker cowboy stew,, slow cooker Texas cowboy stew, Texas cowboy stew
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 458kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1 lb turkey kielbasa or regular kielbasa - cut into ½" coins
  • 1 lb baby potatoes cut in half
  • 2 15oz cans diced tomatoes with all juices
  • 15 oz can pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can corn
  • 15 oz can creamed corn
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 2 cups broth chicken, beef or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • shredded cheese optional garnish

Instructions

  • To a greased slow cooker, add 1 lb ground turkey . Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to break up turkey
    1 lb ground turkey
  • Add 1 lb turkey kielbasa, 1 lb baby potatoes, 2 15oz cans diced tomatoes, 15 oz can pinto beans, 15 oz can black beans, 15 oz can corn, 15 oz can creamed corn, 1 small onion, 1 cup peas, 2 cups broth, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, and1 teaspoon paprika to slow cooker
  • Stir to combine making sure that ground meat is well distributed
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, if needed
  • Top with shredded cheese (optional) and enjoy!

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Notes

Please see above write up for storing and serving ideas. 
I use turkey in the recipe to keep things a little lighter.  Ground beef and sausage can also be used.   If you decide to use ground beef,  use either extra lean, or brown first and drain fat prior to adding it to your slow cooker.  

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1096mg | Potassium: 1207mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 10mg
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