Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 16

Quick and easy Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew recipe

by The Chefin Stew

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

290

Sugar

Fat

15g

Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew is a budget-friendly meal perfect for weeknight dinners or a quick lunch. With basic ingredients such as ground beef, baby carrots, onions and beef bouillon, this hearty and filling stew can be made in a short amount of time without breaking the bank. The stew is also versatile and can be customized with any vegetables desired or leftover veggies in the fridge.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the chopped onion and baby carrots and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
3.	Add the beef bouillon cubes or granules and stir until they have dissolved.
4.	If desired, add peeled and cubed potatoes at this time.
5.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.	Pour in 1/2-1 cup water depending on how thick you want the stew to be.
7.	Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
8.	Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are softened and the meat is cooked through.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make with minimal ingredients.

The stew is hearty and filling, making it a great meal for colder weather or as a comfort food.

CONS

This recipe is not very aromatic or flavorful as it is not cooked for a long period of time.

The vegetables may not be cooked to everyone’s liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein and contains a good amount of vegetables.
It is a nutritious and filling meal that can be a good source of energy for the day. However, it is high in salt and may not be suitable for those with high blood pressure.

	2 beef bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon loose beef bouillon granules
	1 large yellow onion
	10 -12 baby carrots
	1 lb ground beef
	2 potatoes ( optional )
	salt
	pepper
	1/2 - 1 cup water