Texas Cowboy Stew with Cornbread Dressing!

Texas Cowboy Stew with Cornbread Dressing — a rich, satisfying dish full of Southwestern flavor!

🍲 Texas Cowboy Stew

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 lb turkey sausage (sliced or crumbled)

• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 large potato, diced (peeling optional)

• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 cup onion, chopped

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Brown the Meat

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and turkey sausage over medium heat.

• Break apart the meat with a spoon as it cooks.

• Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add Vegetables & Seasoning

• Stir in chopped onions, bell peppers, and diced potatoes.

• Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

• Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Step 3: Simmer the Stew

• Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn.

• Stir to combine.

• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

• Serve hot with cornbread dressing on the side or crumbled on top.

🌽 Cornbread Dressing (Simple Version)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups prepared cornbread (crumbled)

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 tsp dried sage (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 egg, beaten

• 2 tbsp butter or oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a skillet, sauté celery and onion in butter until soft (5 min).

3. In a large bowl, combine cornbread crumbs, sautéed veggies, sage, salt, pepper, and egg.

4. Pour in broth slowly until mixture is moist but not soggy.

5. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden on top.

🕐 Time & Servings:

• Prep Time: 15 mins

• Cook Time: 30 mins

• Total Time: 45 mins

• Servings: 6