Cook Once Eat Twice - Beef Stew and Stroganoff for 2

"My random bouts of laziness occasionally lead to some real gems in the kitchen. We thought this was one of them. I like tomato based beef stews but get tired of them. Then I have to contend with the leftovers. Using what was in my pantry, freezer and fridge, Meal #1 produced a rich and flavorful brown-gravy type stew with very little effort and included my lazy-woman plan to use up the leftovers - Meal #2. ;-) As written, the *two* of us dined well *twice* with nothing left except satisfied bellies and empty plates."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
17
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • MEAL 1:

  • Heat the oil in large stew pan over medium-high flame.
  • Dredge meat cubes in flour then place them in the oil. Brown on all sides then remove with a slotted spoon.
  • In the same pan, saute the onions and carrots until onions are tender.
  • Carefully pour in the wine, stirring and scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Return meat to the pan and add all remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer until potatoes, meat and carrots are tender; about 45 minutes.
  • Taste for seasoning; add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve in bowls, garnished with minced fresh parsley and hot crusty bread on the side.
  • After eating and resting a bit, attend to the cooled leftovers by removing and discarding any remaining potatoes and carrots.
  • Refrigerate(or freeze) meat/broth/mushrooms etc. until time for Meal #2.
  • MEAL 2:

  • Bake potatoes per your usual method.
  • As they bake, reheat your stew.
  • When stew is hot, remove from heat and stir in the sour cream.
  • N.B.: The amount of broth you had leftover will determine the amount of sour cream to use. Add more or less to reach your desired taste and consistency.
  • Split open those hot, fluffy baked potatoes and generously spoon stroganoff over the top.
  • Enjoy again!

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