🍂 Daily Chuckwagon Recipe Smoky Cowboy Bean Stew 🌾🥣

Smoky Cowboy Bean Stew 🌾🥣

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or smoked sausage (or a mix of both)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

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

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

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

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

• Optional: 2 tbsp barbecue sauce for extra smoky sweetness

• Garnish: shredded cheddar, green onions, or crispy bacon bits

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the beef or sausage with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Stir in all beans, tomatoes, corn, broth, tomato paste, and seasonings.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding barbecue sauce if desired.

5. Serve hot, topped with cheese, onions, or bacon bits.

🥖 A smoky, hearty stew that tastes like it came straight off the trail — perfect with cornbread or biscuits!