Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Cowboy Stew   1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup celery and 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/2 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar 16 ounces tomatoes 16 ounces corn 32 ounces ranch style beans 6 medium potatoes 3 cups water or enough to keep from scorching   In 5 or 6 quart Dutch oven (or heavy cooker with lid) crumble ground beef and brown well. Add next 5 ingredients and sauté in browned meat until soft. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, sugar, and stir well. Add tomatoes, corn, beans, cubed potatoes and water. Stir this all together and bring to boil, stirring frequently to keep from scorching. Turn down heat and cover. Simmer until potatoes are soft (about 30-40 minutes). Makes 8 servings.

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