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Texas Cowboy Stew

“Hearty, filling and man-pleasing describes this stew. Link sausage, cumin, chilies, and chili powder is what gives this soup its southwest flavor. This dish is quick, easy, and tastes best when it simmers in a slow cooker or even on the stove all day. Bake some Mexican cornbread, toss a simple green salad, and you have a great meal.”

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2012

Wonderful! I didn't have regular pinto beans so I used pinto beans in chili sauce and just nixed the chili powder. I took the suggestions of other reviewers and halved everything with the exception of the beef (my husband likes a little more meaty stew) and overall I am very pleased with the result. Hearty, filling, and I still had tons and tons left over. This is the perfect stew for a cold night. But next time I think I will be adding a little bit more heat as I like a little more spice/heat in my food.

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AugustBrown

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2011

I am so excitted to make this. My mother used to make this all the time and I loved it. She never taught me how or left a recipe behiind before she passed so I took a shot and see if I could find it. I hope it comes out the same way.

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skyesmith88

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2011

This was really good! Halved the recipe yield and used ground venison and homemade venison sausage. I left out the frozen veggies as it was already a lot! My fiance really loved it. Had just the right amount of "kick". Will make it next time with cornbread. Thank you!!!

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aimeee8998

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2010

Made half a batch of this stew, and still made gobs. This was an okay stew, (soup), but just not much flavor. Does need something else, not sure I'll make this again. Thanks for sharing your recipe GTEACHERCOOK!!

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Phyllis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2010

Our family absolutely LOVES this recipe. Even my teenagers' friends have requested it! I did decide, though, to withhold the extra cans of corn. The corn gave the stew a little element of sweetness that I could do without. I added 2 more cans of various types of beans instead. You could also add a bit of of "Tony Chachere's" seasoning for more kick as well!

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razaross

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2010

Nice hearty stew. Added cayenne for heat. Only thing I would change is that I would drain the corn next time. I don't really like sweetness in my savory foods and the liquid from the corn made it alittle too sweet for us. But other than that, it was great.

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dingle

Reviewed: May 11, 2010

I have made this several times & it is always a hit in my home....loved it

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LISANLAUREN

Reviewed: May 2, 2010

Delicious and filling. I followed the recipe, for the most part, and will use this recipe again and again. Here is how I tweaked the recipe to suit our tastes: I used beef kielbasa, 4 large cloves of garlic, 1 very large onion, 1 small can of tomato sauce to give more body, and I used chicken broth instead of water. I skipped the mixed vegetables as we had enough veggies with the potatoes, onion, corn, and pinto beans. I did not use the cumin and used just the chili powder--regular and ancho. I think next time, I will skip the potatoes. Yum!

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Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2010

This is easy to make, very hearty soup. It makes so much I freeze half. I use fresh veggies instead of frozen package. And I add more salt and more spices to for my personal taste.. Overall great comfort food. Usually make with Mexican cornbread.

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Cooking In Texas

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Mesquite, Texas, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2010

I made this last night and cut the recipe in half and it still made a large pot of stew.this turned out great and will open up your sinuses, gret for a cold weather, my whole family loved it and will make it again, thanks for sharing!

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