Dinner for 8
Cowboy Stew
$13.31for 4105 minServes 8
Bacon, sausage, beef, beans, vegetables, and potatoes simmer together in a thick, seasoned tomato broth.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
 | Kielbasa, 1.75$4.49 each typical | 1.75 | $8.29Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Canned corn and vegetables, 32 oz$0.07/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 7 oz$0.35/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.45Typical price |
 | Corn on the cob, 2$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.13Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.63 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.33 per serving$13.31 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 package (12 oz) kielbasa sausage
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (16 oz) baked beans or ranch beans
- 1 can (7 oz) chopped green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp parsley
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 minutes, then remove it and crumble it.
- Brown the sliced kielbasa and ground beef in the pot for 10 minutes, breaking up the beef until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and chili powder, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, green chilies, corn, diced potatoes, water, bacon, and parsley.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the stew is hot.
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