Bankruptcy Beef Stew
Hearty, comforting, and budget-friendly, Bankruptcy Beef Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal for stretching your dollar without sacrificing flavor. This frugal recipe features tender chunks of stew beef (or any inexpensive cut) simmered to perfection with a medley of hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas, all brought together in a richly seasoned broth of canned diced tomatoes, beef stock, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, this stew is as easy on your wallet as it is satisfying. Ready in just over two hours with minimal active preparation, it's a deliciously simple way to enjoy a warm, home-cooked meal when times are tight. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb stew beef (or inexpensive beef cuts like chuck)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups beef broth (or water with beef bouillon)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the stew beef with the flour, salt, and black pepper until the meat is evenly coated.
Heat the cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides. Remove the browned beef and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, celery, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), and beef broth. Mix well.
Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and cook until heated through.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot with bread or crackers, and enjoy a hearty, frugal meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 6810 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 121.3 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 6077 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
