My Stew Recipe

Last night I decided stew sounded good. I didn't really have a recipe so I just made it up as I went along. It turned out delicious so I'm going to put it on here, but I may tweak it a little next time. I think I would use more potatoes next time maybe?

My Beef Stew Recipe

By: Me! 

2 cups tomato juice
2 cups water (maybe more?)
stew meat
1 onion
1 bag frozen "vegetables for stew" from frozen section
large carton beef stock
salt 
pepper
spices- what you normally like

First I put the stew meat in the pot alone and let it brown. While it was browning I dumped all kinds of spices in- I used onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, seasoned meat tenderizer, parsley, basil, chopped bay leaves, red pepper flakes, a splash or two of hot sauce, and a few splashes of worchestershire sauce. (I suggest adding whatever spices you usually like to use..) Then I cut up an onion (left it in fairly large pieces) and added it to the meat and let it all cook and brown for just a couple of minutes. Then I added in the tomato juice, and beef stock. Then I added in the frozen veggies and added about 2-3 cups of hot water, until there was enough liquid to cover all the ingredients. Stir it well and bring to a boil. Then turn down to low and let simmer for 4 or 5 hours. 

Yummmmmy it was so good. I think next time I will take the time to chunk up my own vegetables only because the pieces were small and I would have liked more potato, but it was absolutely delicious just as it was. Definitely a great way to make a quick and easy stew! 

Turkey Cucumber Roll-Ups

This is a fantastic little recipe I found on pinterest. I made them for Mom and I for lunch yesterday and I will definitely be making them again! It was quick, easy, delicious and light. You can add or change them a million ways to change them up too. I also had the idea that the cheese and cucumber mix would make a great dip with wheat thins or flavored crackers for a party!

Turkey Cucumber Roll-Ups

Found on Pinterest

Tortilla Shells
Laughing Cow Cheese
Cucumber, peeled and diced (I suggest seedless) 
Thin sliced turkey

After you have peeled and diced your cucumbers, mix with laughing cow cheese and spread over tortilla. Layer with thin sliced turkey slices and roll up. That simple. It was delicious! You can add different veggies like thinly sliced tomato if you wanted, used different flavors of the laughing cow cheese, add shredded lettuce... you get the idea. And of course all of the ingredients can be found in light or low fat versions as well. Try them for lunch before summer is over, they are delicious!