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Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Stew with Sour Cream

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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It's stew season, and boy we need it… the winds are whipping our face, the snow is piling on our heads, and the cold is seeping into our bones. Warm up with vegetables and beef in a warm and delicious broth, classic like Mom and Grandma make. Stew season is the best season, in our opinion.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 4 oz. Carrot & Celery Blend
  • 3 oz. Peas
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    2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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    6 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • 2 Green Onions
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    1 oz. Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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    ½ oz. Flour
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    580
  • Carbohydrates
    26g
  • Net Carbs
    22g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1640mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, working in batches if necessary.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 2, breaking up turkey until no pink remains and turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 2, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Step 2, breaking up burger until heated through, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Green Onions

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

  2. 2

    Start the Stew

    Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add ground beef, white portions of green onions, carrot and celery blend, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish the Stew

    Stir flour into hot pot until no dry flour remains.

    Stir in 11/2 cups water, demi-glace, garlic salt, peas, cream cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.

    Once simmering, stir until cream cheese is fully melted and combined, 3-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner and stir in shredded cheese until fully melted.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with sour cream and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!

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