Cheapskate Stew

Name: Cheapskate Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 + servings
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

Rating: 4.03 stars

89 Ratings
70 Reviews
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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.

By Laurie Brantley

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

6 + servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 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.
Step 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.

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

447.7 calories; 26.1 g protein; 30.6 g carbohydrates; 85.1 mg cholesterol; 512.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (70)

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Shaggy_J_8

01/08/2006

This is the ARO Restaurant in Sundance Wyoming I found this recipe while browsing and we were all suprised on how well it sold. Thank you for submitting this recipe. You are acknowleged for it. Read More

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TINKERBELL926

01/30/2003

I THOUGHT THIS WAS OKAY. IT WAS VERY BLAND. I ADDED HOT SAUCE EXTRA SEASONING AND ALOT OF SALT TO GIVE IT IN FLAVOR. IT WAS QUICK AND EASY SO I MIGHT MAKE IT IN AGAIN IF IM IN A HURRY. Read More

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89 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 36
3 star values: 12
2 star values: 6
1 star values: 2

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Shaggy_J_8

01/08/2006

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RACHELDAVIS

10/07/2003

I really liked this quick meal. I left out the carrots so it was fast and used wide egg noodles instead of elbow. I also used more sauce and less water so it was kinda like a stew it was great! Read More

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MELAYA

03/16/2004

This is a very yummy recipe but I'm not sure how much it reminds me of a stew. It's like a stew/chilli/hamburger helper/soup type of thing. Very good and easy though. I left out the celery because I didn't have any. For the vegetables I used a 1/2 cup of canned diced tomatoes 1/2 cup of frozen corn 1/2 cup frozen green beans and a 1/2 cup of frozen peas. Used shell noodles instead of macaroni and kept everything else about the recipe the same. Husband really liked it and so do I. Read More

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SAMMYGSMOM1

03/02/2005

I just started looking at this web-site this was the first recipe I used & it was a HIT! My husband did not leave any leftovers and even DEMANDED I make it again! Thanks! Read More

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Kathy Wing

08/18/2003

I thought this was very good and very easy to make. I too added some garlic. Only problem was I used Italian style mixed veggies and they are pretty large cuts they took alittle longer to get tender next time I would cook them a little while in the micowave before adding to the stew. I will make this again. Read More

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bettyann29

10/10/2006

Made this with a large can of V-8 juice instead of water and tomato sauce. Also didn't use celery and fresh carrots only the frozen veggies. Read More

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CAROLE838

08/18/2003

This is a great recipe. I had no elbow macaroni so I used seashell macaroni. We all loved it including my 5 yr. old grand daughter who is very picky about food. She called it Seashell Stew. It was great for a cold winters night in Ohio too! Thanks! Carole Read More

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PAIXFUL

08/18/2003

My family loved it - more than I did! I did as others mentioned and added more italian seasoning as well as some garlic powder. I had no frozen veggies so used fresh green beans along with the carrots celery and onion. I also added more pasta to make it more of a meal instead of a stew. I say 4 stars my family says 5! Read More

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TREE_TIGGER

08/18/2003

Made this last night - was VERY easy and yummy. I didn't have any celery on hand so I just skipped it. Added some extra seasoning... garlic powder and Tony's. Instead of noodles I added some extra tomato sauce water and minute rice. We really enjoyed it!:) Read More

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TINKERBELL926

01/30/2003

I THOUGHT THIS WAS OKAY. IT WAS VERY BLAND. I ADDED HOT SAUCE EXTRA SEASONING AND ALOT OF SALT TO GIVE IT IN FLAVOR. IT WAS QUICK AND EASY SO I MIGHT MAKE IT IN AGAIN IF IM IN A HURRY. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Cheapskate Stew

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 447.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 52 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 22 %

sugars:

fat: 38 %

saturated fat: 48 %

cholesterol: 28 %

vitamin a iu: 183 %

niacin equivalents: 100 %

vitamin b6: 32 %

vitamin c: 24 %

folate: 21 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 23 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 24 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 31 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Shaggy_J_8

01/08/2006

This is the ARO Restaurant in Sundance Wyoming I found this recipe while browsing and we were all suprised on how well it sold. Thank you for submitting this recipe. You are acknowleged for it.

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(31)

RACHELDAVIS

10/07/2003

I really liked this quick meal. I left out the carrots so it was fast and used wide egg noodles instead of elbow. I also used more sauce and less water so it was kinda like a stew it was great!

Helpful

(19)

MELAYA

03/16/2004

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(18)

SAMMYGSMOM1

03/02/2005

I just started looking at this web-site this was the first recipe I used & it was a HIT! My husband did not leave any leftovers and even DEMANDED I make it again! Thanks!

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(14)

Kathy Wing

08/18/2003

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bettyann29

10/10/2006

Made this with a large can of V-8 juice instead of water and tomato sauce. Also didn't use celery and fresh carrots only the frozen veggies.

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CAROLE838

08/18/2003

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PAIXFUL

08/18/2003

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TREE_TIGGER

08/18/2003

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TINKERBELL926

01/30/2003

I THOUGHT THIS WAS OKAY. IT WAS VERY BLAND. I ADDED HOT SAUCE EXTRA SEASONING AND ALOT OF SALT TO GIVE IT IN FLAVOR. IT WAS QUICK AND EASY SO I MIGHT MAKE IT IN AGAIN IF IM IN A HURRY.

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