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It’s Not Much, But It’s Hot

February 18, 2010 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

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I like to save the broth from Swiss Steak and use it to make a hardy stew. Sometimes, I refrigerate the broth and follow with stew  a couple of days after I make Swiss Steak. However, I usually freeze the broth and pull it out on a day when I want to throw together a quick, hearty meal. Because the leftover broth has all the flavors of the Swiss steak (onions, garlic, tomatoes, etc.) I do not have to add any seasoning to the soup.

The ingredients vary from one stew to the next. I encourage you to use what you have on hand. This is what went into  tonight’s stew:

1 lb. stew meat (any inexpensive meat, with fat trimmed and cut into bite size pieces)
6-8 cups leftover broth
3 potatoes, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
1 can corn, drained
1 1/2 cups frozen green beans
2 cups uncooked noodles (I used gluten free noodles)
2 Tablespoons of corn starch (optional)

In a large pot, brown meat. Add broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery and bring to a boil. Add noodles, green beans, and corn; bring back to a boil and cook for 10 minutes or until the noodles are al dente. Serve immediately.

I think that the starch from the potatoes and noodles thickens the broth enough. If you prefer a thicker broth add the cornstarch to the broth while it is still cool. Stir well and proceed with the rest of the directions.

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Porch Days says

    February 19, 2010 at 4:15 am

    That looks like a lovely stew. I do something similar when I save the juice left over from pot roast and cook noodles in it.

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  2. marineswife says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    Looks delicious!

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  3. Shana says

    February 18, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    That looks and sounds so good!! Did you get my reply to your email?

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  4. SnoWhite says

    February 18, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    We do that too! We love the way swiss steak leftovers make our beef stew taste — it's amazing!

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  5. The Book Lady Online says

    February 18, 2010 at 11:58 am

    That looks delicious. We also freeze most leftover broth from cooking, but had not thought to do it with swiss steak (I don't know why). What a great idea!!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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