This cowboy stew recipe is made with hearty meats such as ground beef, kielbasa and bacon, potatoes and vegetables. It's easy, and so delicious for a comforting lunch or dinner.
In a dutch oven or large pot cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon remove bacon and place on paper towel lined plate to drain.
Add sliced kielbasa to pan with bacon drippings and cook over medium heat until browned. Using a slotted spoon remove kielbasa and place on plate with bacon.
Add ground beef, onion and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon or spatula and cook until brown and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
Return bacon and kielbasa to the pot and add chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to the ground beef mixture. Stir for one to two minutes until combined.
Next, add fire roasted tomatoes, drained beans, canned green chilies, and beef broth to pan. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then lower eat and simmer.
Once beef mixture is at a steady simmer, add potatoes and continue simmering for 20 minutes until potatoes are soft and cooked through.
Add frozen corn and peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cheese, or sour cream