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Beef and Gnocchi Stew

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Beef Gnocchi Stew (1)

A rainy day off from school called for stew! Luckily I had all the ingredients for this one in the freezer and pantry.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (9-ounce) package Gardein beefless tips
  • 1 onion, hopped
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, oregano, and basil
  • 1 pkg. frozen or refrigerated gnocchi
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)
  1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beefless tips and onion; cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the broth, canned tomatoes, and gnocchi. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Garnish with the parsley just before serving.

Comfort in a bowl!

Beef Gnocchi Stew (2)

Matoke (Plantain Stew)

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This hearty stew brought international flair to our kitchen tonight; the plantain-based dish is similar to those traditionally served at birthday celebrations in Kenya, a nice little addendum to some birthday learning Travis has recently enjoyed.

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces meatless crumbles
  • 3 ripe plantains, peeled and chopped
  • 2 baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups water
  1. Heat the canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes and meatless crumbles; cook for about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped plantains and potatoes, then cover with the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.

 

 

Classic Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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This recipe is officially my new go-to stew for cold winter nights. I can set it cooking around lunchtime, and by dinner it’s perfect – plus it makes the entire house smell amazingly cozy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package Gardein beefless tips
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups roughly chopped carrots
  • 3 roughly chopped celery sticks
  • 2 small red potatoes, quartered
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the beefless tips and cook for about 8 minutes, until browned.
  2. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a slow cooker over high heat. Add the beefless tips, along with all the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 6 to 7 hours.

We love this served with a warm baguette!

Toddler’s Stew

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Toddler Stew

This stew recipe cooks quickly, requires little fuss, and is easily adaptable to suit your toddler’s tastes and finicky preferences – hence the recipe title!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 package Gardein beefless tips
  • 1 peeled and chopped onion
  • 1 peeled and chopped sweet potato
  • 6 ounces chopped baby carrots
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and add the beefless tips; cook for about 8 minutes, until warmed and browned; remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the pan and add the onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, water, and rosemary. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, return the beef to the pan. Remove the rosemary sprigs before serving.
  3. Ladle into bowls and serve alongside your favorite crusty bread.

Note: For toddlers who don’t like foods mixed together, I drain the excess liquid off and plate this with the beefless tips on one side of a plate and the vegetables on the other.