Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Two Ways to do Beef Stew


Beef Stew
Steak chop up into bite size pieces
mixed veggies(beans, corn, peas, carrots)
boiled potatoes
beef broth
onions
some garlic powder, and pepper
(I can't give you an exact measurement on these as I just shake it in. But I would say between 1-2 tsp. of each.)Put all ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and walk away.


Using Leftovers.....

Sorry there isn't more specific measurements but when it comes to making stew I just throw it together with whatever I have in leftovers after having roast, carrots, and potatoes casserole.

Leftover roast
1/4c. to 1/2 c. barley(uncooked)
carrots(cooked and diced)
potatoes(cooked and diced)
bag of frozen mixed veggies or 1/2 can/bag each of green beans, corn, and peas.
1-2 cans beef broth
water(mostly to rinse out the cans)
can of stewed tomatoes(optional!)
Salt and pepper
dash or two of garlic powder
minced onion
chopped celery and green pepper

Mix all together. Simmer on stove for 3-4 hours or put in the crockpot for 6-8 hours on low. Watch as the barley cooks that you don't need to add more water or broth.

MY notes:I use cans of beef broth or the leftover broth from the roast, carrots and potatoes rather than water and bouillon because of the salt content in bouillon. Want soup add another can or 2 of broth.

This makes a great dish for a filling meal to take to others...you can read about what I did here

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