Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I tried this recipe since I'd never thought to make a stew with cole slaw mix. I liked the different textures of beans, beef and cabbage but as is the flavoring was bland for us. (I did have to sub tomato sauce for the tomato juice)I added additional spices to perk it up and my hubby really enjoyed it. I took another reviewer's advice and added cheese as a topping. I think it'll taste even better tomorrow.

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Denise Y.

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2008

I used some leftover roast from the night before instead of ground beef and it turned out good. A nice stew recipe for the fall/winter. Thanks for sharing.

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Matt W.

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2008

I loved the veggies in this soup. Didn't care for the Greek spices, will try Italian seasoning next time. I will freeze some for lunches next time. Thanks for sharing.

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whampton

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2008

Sorry, didn't like this much and the cabbage was too much.

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2008

I love earthy healthy recipes like this! Very simple, very good. I made a "greek seasoning" mix of 2 parts each oregano and onion powder; 1 part each garlic powder, black pepper, and cornstarch; and 1/2 part each cinnamon and nutmeg (you can also add salt and beef bouillion granules). I used 2 tsps of that and around 1 tsp of salt, decreased water to 1 cup and increased tomato juice to 2 cups. I also used 1-1/2 cups of locally-grown shoepeg corn instead of canned, which gave it a nice sweet crispness. I might try using something like Morningstar veggie crumbles next time to make this a vegetarian recipe.

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Suze

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2007

This was super easy to make and was a big hit!

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DIMOCKPS

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2007

A quick and easy delicious meal on a cold day. I served with a a pan of Jiffy mix cornbread and was able to mix everything in 15 minutes, let it simmer for 45 minutes, and serve it to my husband and picky 18 year old son. They're happily eating it again tonight for leftovers!**Definitely use the Greek seasoning...it makes the soup!!

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Karen G.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2006

Great for a healthy meal. The hamburger gives a lot of flavor. I couldn't find the greek seasoning, so I played around with the spices & it still came out good.

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Amy

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Reviewed: May 17, 2006

Good, but not very exciting. Next time I will add some hot sauce or more cayenne.

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Cathy B

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2006

This is pretty tasty. This recipe makes a lot and we just froze what was left over and thaw for a quick meal.

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TLORENTZ

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2005

This turned out much better than I expected. Because I was halving the recipe, I made the following adjustments: I used one can of dark kidney beans, a whole can of tomato with chilis (I didn't want four half-cans kicking around the fridge), and used regular green cabbage. I also added a dash of chili powder for some heat. Finally, I was glad that I had bought a large bottle of tomato juice because I found that I needed to add more during the one hour simmering process. It would have been way too dry otherwise. This is a really easy to prepare but tasty and comforting meal. Thanks, Kimberley!

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Caroline C

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2005

This is so easy, you won't believe it. Open the cans, brown the meat, and throw everything in the pot. The recipe has a slight spicy bite, but not overwhelming--just right. My wife thought it was excellent too. The Greek spice is a fine, fine touch. I will experiment with this spice in other dishes down the road. Do note that the Greek spice version I found does have MSG in it though. I'm eating healthy these days, so I used ground turkey. This is a very good recipe--and completely fool proof (if I can make it, you can too). Thanks.

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CURTISLEE

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Home Town: Valley, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2005

Just OK for us. The only change I made was using ground venison instead of beef. We both thought this needed more flavoring. I added hot sauce, which helped. From previous reviews I was expecting something wonderful...

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LIZCANCOOK

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Living In: Livonia, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2004

I was really suprised with this recipe. There's really nothing to it. It was so easy to make and it tasted great! My whole family loved it! Even my father in law was impressed. But really, I will definitely make this again not only because of the taste but the ease of making it. It was also very inexpensive to make. My husband added sour cream and cheese to his and it makes a great taste as well. Definitely a must recipe!

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2004

I make this recipe excatly as it appears and everyone I have ever served it to has loved it. You can't substitute the Greek seasoning with anything else, it is what makes this stew so great!

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Mandy Richards

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Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2004

I used 1 1/2 lbs.sirloin steak, cut into pieces and sauted with 1 chopped onion and 2 cloves garlic...then proceeded. Also added more seasoning, which is hard to find but definitely worth the effort and is essential to this recipe, in my opinion. I'm a good and sophisticated cook and this is a very successful recipe!

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