Leftover beef stew into shepherd's pie
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Beef stew:1 lb of lean stew beef, in chunks15 large raw baby carrots, cut in half1 large bell pepper, diced3 stalks of celery, diced1 packet of onion soup mix1 can of diced tomatoes in juiceWater to cover the mixtureThere is usually ~ 1/2 of the beef stew above left). To turn it into the shepherd's pie, add:1 can of peas and carrots, drained1 can of cut green beans, drained1 package of instant mashed potatoes (any flavor), prepared
To make the beef stew:
* Heat a medium skillet to medium high heat and sear the stew beef until just browned on all sides.
* Pour the can of tomatoes with juice into the hot pan and remove from heat. Stir in the onion soup mix.
* Place the veggies in the bottom of a crock pot and top with the meat mixture.
* Add water to cover the top of the meat and veggies, about 1 cup or so.
* Cover and simmer until done, without removing the lid. High: 5-6 hours, Low: 7-8 hours
* Store the remaining beef stew in a large bowl in the refrigerator. For my household (of 2 adults), there is usually about 1/2 left.
To turn into shepherd's pie:
* Add a can (each) of drained peas and carrots and drained cut green beans.
* Pour mixture into a greased (non-stick spray) large cooking dish.
* Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package directions.
* Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef stew mixture.
* Bake at 350 deg. F until the beef stew is warm and bubbly and the mashed potato crust is starting to brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!
4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELA3511.
* Heat a medium skillet to medium high heat and sear the stew beef until just browned on all sides.
* Pour the can of tomatoes with juice into the hot pan and remove from heat. Stir in the onion soup mix.
* Place the veggies in the bottom of a crock pot and top with the meat mixture.
* Add water to cover the top of the meat and veggies, about 1 cup or so.
* Cover and simmer until done, without removing the lid. High: 5-6 hours, Low: 7-8 hours
* Store the remaining beef stew in a large bowl in the refrigerator. For my household (of 2 adults), there is usually about 1/2 left.
To turn into shepherd's pie:
* Add a can (each) of drained peas and carrots and drained cut green beans.
* Pour mixture into a greased (non-stick spray) large cooking dish.
* Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package directions.
* Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef stew mixture.
* Bake at 350 deg. F until the beef stew is warm and bubbly and the mashed potato crust is starting to brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!
4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELA3511.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 280.1
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 32.3 mg
- Sodium: 1,548.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
- Protein: 18.8 g
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