Texas Cowboy Stew: Hearty Beef & Turkey Bacon Comfort Bowl
A hearty, flavorful stew combining beef and turkey bacon, perfect for any cowboy’s appetite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers to the pot, cooking until softened.
- Stir in tomatoes, beef broth, kidney beans, and spices.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This stew can be made a day ahead for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg