Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew
Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew is rich and comforting, with smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and sweet corn in a creamy, lightly spiced broth. Ground beef and ranch-style beans add hearty depth, while tomatoes with green chilies bring a gentle kick. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, game days, or any time you want a filling, cozy bowl of soup.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain; chop when cool enough to handle.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the flour. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; remove from the heat.
- 3
Add the oil to a large pot or Dutch oven; cook the onions over medium heat until almost translucent. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring and breaking up chunks with a spatula as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 4
Add the bacon, diced tomatoes with green chiles, beans, and corn. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced potatoes. Stir to combine. Add the garlic granules and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Pour the evaporated milk mixture into the soup and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
- Calories 419.19 kcal High 21%
- Protein 21.44 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 31.06 g 11%
- Total Fat 22.99 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.28 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.53 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 974.53 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 5.87 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 133.39 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 640.41 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.47 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ranch Style Creamy Cowboy Stew is a Southern Recipes dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Butter, Corn, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 419.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew?
- It is a Southern Recipes stew recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Butter, Corn, Diced Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew?
- Explore these Southern Recipes side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 419.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew healthy?
- Ranch-Style Creamy Cowboy Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 419.19 calories and 21.44 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 974.53 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.28 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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