Cowboy stew is every bit as filling and comforting but far easier.

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Cowboy stew is super smoky.

Regular diced tomatoes and fire-roasted tomatoes together make this recipe taste like it was whipped up fireside.

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Yukon gold potatoes, corn, kidney beans, and other additions make this dinner extra comforting and filling.

Cowboy “inspired” recipes are always a hit.

Fromcowboy beansandcowboy corntocowboy casseroleandcowboy pasta, these dishes are always super simple to makebut super complex in flavor.

Southern Living Cowboy Stew ingredients

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That’s all true for this cowboy stew, too.

Learn how to make cowboy stew.

As a bonus, this stew is packed with everything you better make up a whole meal.

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What Does Cowboy Stew Taste Like?

Cowboy stew is an extremely hearty stew.

Cowboy Stew Ingredients

Cowboy stew is loaded with comforting and filling ingredients.

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Ingredients

1lb.ground beef(85/15)

1lb.kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-in.

rounds

1medium(10 oz.

1Tbsp.chili powder

1 3/4tsp.kosher salt

1tsp.ground cumin

1/2tsp.black pepper

4cupsbeef stock

4medium(20 oz.

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total)Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-in.

pieces (about 3 cups)

2(15.5-oz.

)can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1(28-oz.

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)can diced tomatoes

1(15-oz.

)can corn, drained

1(14.5-oz.

Garnish and serve:

Divide among serving bowls; top with scallions and Cheddar before serving.