CHEAPSKATE STEW

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A hearty beef vegetable stew from leftovers you have on hand. I love this recipe on a cold Texas winter nights.

Provided by Laurie Brantley

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups water
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Brown the hamburger meat with onion and celery. Drain (if it is fatty hamburger meat).
Add water and carrots, then cook 'til carrots are beginning to get tender. The carrots will be crunchy unless you cook them a fairly long time.
Add leftover vegetables, macaroni, tomato sauce, Italian spices, and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer until the flavors blend and all ingredients are warm through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 512.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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Thomas Jake belt

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I love this stew! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I've made it for my family and friends, and they all love it.

Shahd Adel elshamy

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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love serving it on a cold winter day.

Yin _Yang

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I'm a single mom, and this stew is a lifesaver. It's quick and easy to make, and it's affordable. My son loves it, and it's a great way to get him to eat his vegetables.

Moyna

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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the beef and the potatoes, and they don't even notice the vegetables.

Wf Jay

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This stew is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use any type of vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out my fridge!

Ganat Ashraf

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I've made this stew several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to feed a large group of people on a budget.

Liyam Vai

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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread or cornbread.

Kgothatsolenn Molokomme

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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this stew without the beef. It was still delicious! I added extra vegetables and beans, and it was a hearty and flavorful meal.

Rk Reza

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This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this stew is a great way to use them up. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!

Its me Rozzan Khatri

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I love that this stew can be made in one pot. It's so easy to clean up! The stew is also very versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices, depending on what I have on hand. It's always delicious.

Shaun Abdullah

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This stew is a delicious and affordable way to feed a crowd. I made it for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and asked for the recipe.

Layek Talukder

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I'm not much of a cook, but this stew turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and I had everything I needed in my pantry. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and my husband and kids ate it up.