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stew spud

Stew Spud

A cozy option for the colder weather, this stew spud is an "all in one" crowd pleaser.

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (crockpot time)
Total Time: 8 1/2 hours

Meal Type

Dinner

Protein

Beef

Serves

6-8 servings

Ingredients

6-8 russet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
2 lb stew meat (or chuck roast cut into chunks)
one packet of brown gravy mix (and water)
2 cups bone broth
3-4 tbsp butter
shredded gouda or cheddar cheese
Optional: sour cream

Recipe

  • In a crockpot, add your stew meat and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Take your packet of brown gravy and mix it with water in a mixing cup based on the packet instructions.
  • Pour the gravy mixture over the stew meat.
  • Pour 2 cups bone broth over the meat.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • About an hour before the stew is going to be served, preheat your oven to 450.
  • Rub your potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until tender when poked with a fork.
  • To assemble, the stew spuds: slice the potatoes longways in half. Squeeze the ends a little bit to open it up. Spread butter inside the potato and spoon the stew meat and gravy on top of the potato.
  • Sprinkle with shredded gouda or cheddar cheese and sour cream.
stew spud

Ingredients

6-8 russet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
2 lb stew meat (or chuck roast cut into chunks)
one packet of brown gravy mix (and water)
2 cups bone broth
3-4 tbsp butter
shredded gouda or cheddar cheese
Optional: sour cream