Best Poor Mans Stew Recipes

Poor Mans Hamburger Stew image

Provided by miss tatertot

Categories Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb hamburger
2 teaspoons beef bouillon
1 (7/8 ounce) package brown gravy mix
3 -4 tablespoons flour
5 small potatoes (cut into cubes)
1 bunch green onion (chopped)
3 whole carrots (chopped)
4 cups water

Steps:

In a large stock pot brown hamburger meat and onions. Add the beef bouillon and brown gravy mix, mix well. Add the flour and mix. Add the water let simmer for ten to fifteen minutes. Add potatoes and carrots, let cook on medium heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 607.9, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.1

Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew image

Provided by crazy crafter

Categories Stew

Time 50m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

Brown the ground beef drain and, add 1/2 to 1 cup water(depending on how much sauce you want).
add the carrots and let simmer on med./high heat until cooked halfway through. (can also add the potatoes at this point- quartered and quartered again.).
add the large onion cut into quarters and simmer on med./high heat for a little while longer.
when onions and veggies become tender you add your boullion and let melt down thoroughly, mixing well with the meat and veggies, and add your salt and pepper to suit your taste. Throw over some rice or noodles. (feeds 2 comfortably) Can also add cabbage, peas (whatever you like)and double all the ingredients except for the beef and make a nice hearty soup (or try this if you need to use it up for another night :) ).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 803.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 43.8