Recipe 33: Quick Stew - Joss Style

I used to love steak. Growing up on a farm allowed me to appreciate meat- knowing where it came from, how the animal was raised and ultimately how it was culled. However, ever since my pregnancy I cannot stomach the thought of steak. I can handle meat in stews etc, but not by itself.

So when hubby cooked up rump steak last night, I could barely stomach the thought of eating it. I didn't want to waste it, so what was left (which wasn't much after the man had a go at it) was quickly and easily made into a stew for lunch. 

Quick Stew

Left over meat - chopped
Frozen mixed vegetables
Boiled Potatoes (again left over from the night before)
1 tsp Gravy mix (or cornflour to thicken up)
1 cup Water
Pepper and Salt (for taste)
1 tsp Chilli powder



METHOD

1. Add Chopped meat with water bring to boil
2. Reduce heat and add frozen mixed vegetables, also add chopped potatoes. Cook for 6 minutes at a simmer until the veges are cooked.
3. Add 1 tsp chilli powder and 1 tsp Gravy mix (I use gravox) to make a thick sauce (add more water if you want it more runny). Taste and add salt and pepper for taste.

Leftover magic

Yesterday we were lucky enough to catch up with family who we haven't see in 5 months. Roast chicken buns for lunch and so much leftover, that again hubby had chicken sandwiches for dinner and lunch today!

Already due to this challenge I have discovered with a few key ingredients in the house a yummy meal is not far away. This particular meal goes to show that a creamy pasta does not need to go to your ass and you don't need to add chicken either for this pasta to be nice. It is also a 10 minute meal - which is brilliant.

Lefties Creamy Carbonara

300g fettuccine
4 rashers of bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup carnation light and creamy evaporated milk
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp parmesan
Leftover chicken

METHOD

1. Cook pasta according to directions on the packet.
2. Heat fry pan, add bacon ad oio, cook 3 minutes, then add mushrooms and left over chicken, cook for a further minute.
3. Add combined carnation light and creamy evaporated milk and cornflour (using the above trick of the trade), bring to boil, stirring, add pasta, remove from heat.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately. Serves 4