A&K Land & Cattle’s Cowboy Beef Stew is a cold-weather classic made with our dry-aged Sim-Angus beef, beans, tomatoes, and rich broth. This is a hearty, high-protein beef stew recipe that fills the house with slow-simmered aroma and delivers tender, pull-apart bites. If you’re searching for best beef stew meat, Oklahoma beef stew, or a family-friendly winter beef recipe, start here.
Why this stew belongs in your meal plan
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Built on dry-aged Sim-Angus beef from our family farm for deeper, cleaner beef flavor.
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Budget-friendly: stew meat + pantry beans = big pot, small cost.
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High protein (≈45g per serving) with iron, zinc, B-vitamins.
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Scales well for meal prep and next-day lunches.
Ingredients
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2½ lb A&K Beef Stew Meat, cut in 1-inch pieces
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1 pkg (12–14 oz) dried bean soup mix with seasoning packet (not quick-cook)
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2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green pepper & onion
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2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
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1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
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3 cups frozen diced/hash-brown potatoes (optional)
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Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Soak beans overnight per package. Reserve seasoning packet.
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Season & brown beef: Toss stew meat with the packet seasoning. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium-high. Brown beef in 2–3 batches, adding oil as needed; transfer browned beef to a plate.
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Build the stew: Pour off excess drippings. Return beef and juices to pot. Drain soaked beans; add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce to low, cover tightly, and simmer 1¾–2¼ hours until beef is fork-tender and beans are soft.
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Finish: Stir in potatoes (if using). Simmer uncovered 5–7 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Test-kitchen tip: Beef is done when a fork slides in without resistance and releases easily.
Make it yours
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Smoky Southwest: add 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1 chipotle in adobo, minced.
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Herb & Garlic: add 3 cloves garlic + 1 tsp each dried thyme and rosemary.
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Slow Cooker: brown beef as above; transfer everything to slow cooker, 7–8 hours on Low.
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Instant Pot: brown on Sauté; add ingredients, cook 35 minutes High Pressure, natural release 15 minutes.
Safe handling
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Wash hands and surfaces after touching raw meat.
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Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods.
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Cook roasts/steaks to 145°F and rest 3 minutes; ground beef to 160°F.
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Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Learn more: Determining Doneness and Food Safety (US beef guidelines).
Nutrition (approx. per serving, 8 servings)
406 calories; 45 g protein; 10.9 g fat (3.5 g sat); 31 g carbs; 5.8 mg iron; 8.9 mg zinc; significant B-vitamins and choline.
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