Dinner for 8
Elk and Potato Stew
Floured elk, vegetables, and potatoes cook slowly in seasoned vegetable broth until tender and rich.
$10.45for 4 servings
$2.61 per serving$10.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 500 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.95 lb | $1.95Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb cubed elk meat inside round steaks
- 1/2 cup flour
- salt and pepper
- 3 carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp worcestershire
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups water for soaking the morels
- 1 leek diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 1/2 russet potatoes diced very small
- 3 russet potatoes cubed
- salt
- 1 tsp paprika
Steps
- Season the elk with salt and pepper, coat it with flour, and shake off the excess.
- Heat cooking oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the elk in batches for 8 minutes total.
- Add the leek, onion, carrots, and garlic, then cook for 6 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water, then add the bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and small diced potatoes.
- Cover the Dutch oven and simmer over low heat for 360 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Add the cubed potatoes and cook uncovered for 90 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the elk reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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