Stew on a Dime

Homemade Stew

Our favorite homemade meal is my famous stew-on-a-dime. Almost all of the ingredients can be bought at Dollar Tree, where everything is a dollar or less. The only thing you have to go to your local supermarket for is your choice of meat, and any fresh veggies you may want to add.

1. At my local supermarket I was able to get 5 lean strips of pork for just $2.15. After salt and peppering the meat, and using a meat tenderizer (if you have one), I plopped it in my crockpot. Optional is some fresh cilantro and basil that I got for $1.50.

2. At the dollar store, and sometimes at your local supermarket, you can get one can of mixed vegetables for $.79! Just drain and add on top of the meat!

3. I've also sliced and diced 1/4 of a fresh pepper to toss in.

4. If you're lucky, the local Dollar Tree often has $1 gnocci! Gnocci makes a great addition to any stew in the place of potatoes. Mix into the crockpot.

 5. Here, I have laid out my favorite spices for this stew, as well as the broth I got at Dollar Tree. You can use Beef or Chicken broth, however I prefer the heartier taste of the beef for this. Those specific spices laid out are an Italian Blend, Backyard Brick Oven, and Jamaican Jerk. I also add Old Bay to taste, because here in Baltimore we put that sh*t on everything. 

Pour in the whole box of broth, stir up the ingredients, and add the spices to taste.

Cook in crockpot on high for at least 1hr 45min. However the longer you cook, the more the meat will melt in your mouth when you eat it, and the flavor seeps into the broth. Cook no more than 4 hours.

This whole stew feeds four, or 2 people for multiple meals for less than $8!

For the best taste, use venison.