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Cheapskate Stew

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 + servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Brown the hamburger meat with onion and celery. Drain (if it is fatty hamburger meat).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 448 | Total Fat: 24.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2006 by Shaggy_J_8   view full review
This is the ARO Restaurant in Sundance, Wyoming, I found this recipe while browsing and we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by RACHELDAVIS   view full review
I really liked this quick meal. I left out the carrots so it was fast and used wide egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by MELAYA   view full review
This is a very yummy recipe, but I'm not sure how much it reminds me of a stew. It's like a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2005 by SAMMYGSMOM1   view full review
I just started looking at this web-site, this was the first recipe I used & it was a HIT! My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by Kathy   view full review
I thought this was very good, and very easy to make. I too added some garlic. Only problem...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by bettyann29   view full review
Made this with a large can of V-8 juice instead of water and tomato sauce. Also didn't use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by CAROLE838   view full review
This is a great recipe. I had no elbow macaroni so I used seashell macaroni. We all loved it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by PAIXFUL   view full review
My family loved it - more than I did! I did as others mentioned and added more italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by TREE_TIGGER   view full review
Made this last night - was VERY easy and yummy. I didn't have any celery on hand, so I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2004 by JENNYG32   view full review
I love this recipe. My Aunt used to make this when I was younger. It makes a great comfort...

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