Description
Crockpot Texas Cowboy Stew is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with family and friends. This delightful stew combines tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, and savory spices, all slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty slow cooker. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, you can create a nourishing meal that warms the soul. Whether served with crusty bread or over rice, this comforting stew is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 large gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 30 oz cans pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas, and corn)
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling it as it cooks. Add the diced onions and minced garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: High: 3-4 hours | Low: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg