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tasty ground beef stew from the pantry

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BreadandSoupLady avatar
Vancouver, BC
Updated on May 6, 2018

I just arrived home after a short vacation and didn't feel like going shopping for food. So I checked out my freezer for ideas. Result- I defrosted a pound of ground beef, discovered a beef bone (I gather leftover roast bones in the freezer to make stock), and kidney beans that I had prepared and frozen. I chopped up some vegetables and a few other ingredients from the fridge and the pantry. I had brought a tiny bottle of red wine on my vacation. It all worked together - easy and delicious.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 depends on appetite

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 large onion, small dice
  • 1 stalk celery, small dice
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, small dice
  • 1 - carrot, small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon oil (your choice)
  • 8 medium black olives, halved
  • 1 can 48 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon (heaping tbsp) better than bouillon or other broth mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 - beef bone (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
  • 2 teaspoons italian herb mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • - few grinds of pepper
  • 1/4 cup red rice (or brown or white)
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 cup kidney beans, canned or home prepared from dry
  • 1/2 cup frozen green beans or peas (for colour)

How To Make tasty ground beef stew from the pantry

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil in a large heavy pot. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and red peppers and saute for a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and the ground beef and stir to break up the beef and brown it.
  • Step 2
    Add the rest of the ingredients except the beans and simmer for an hour, then add the kidney beans. Simmer for another 5 minutes and add the green beans or peas.
  • Step 3
    Simmer another 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve. Freeze leftovers - if any.
  • Step 4
    Serving ideas: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or a baked potato. Top with a dollop of sour cream and/or shredded cheddar cheese. Have with a side dish of garlic toast or plain toast. Serve with a green side salad for a low carb meal.
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