Bankruptcy Stew
Submitted by bluebonnett28
Budget-friendly beef stew with round steak, potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in tomato sauce. A hearty one-skillet meal that feeds 10 from simple pantry staples.
YIELD
10 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsWhen the budget gets tight, this stew steps up. Round steak cubes get browned in a nonstick skillet, then everything else goes in: potatoes, carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, and a splash of tomato sauce. An hour of simmering turns tough, affordable beef into fork-tender pieces.
No fancy stock, no wine, no herbs you can’t find in any grocery store. Just a bay leaf, some parsley, and honest cooking. It feeds a crowd of ten and costs next to nothing.
Kitchen Tips
- Brown the beef in batches over high heat so the pieces sear rather than steam.
- Keep the lid on while simmering to trap moisture and tenderize the round steak.
- Cut all the vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly alongside the meat.
Ingredients
Directions
Cut round steak into 1 inch cubes.
Brown beef cubes over high heat in a nonstick skillet.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour over medium heat until the meat is tender.
Comments
