Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew
A hearty and comforting cowboy stew filled with protein, veggies, and rich flavors, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexible
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound protein (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, corn, green beans)
- 4 cups broth (beef or chicken)
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 can of diced tomatoes
- Optional: chili powder or hot sauce for spiciness
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping your veggies into even pieces.
- Brown the meat in a skillet if using beef, otherwise skip this step.
- Add the protein, mixed vegetables, and herbs to the slow cooker.
- Pour broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker and season.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste test the stew and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Great served with crusty bread or over rice. Can be personalized with various ingredients based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cowboy stew, slow cooker, comfort food, hearty, beef stew