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Dinner for 8

Elk and Potato Stew

$10.45for 4500 minServes 8

Floured elk, vegetables, and potatoes cook slowly in seasoned vegetable broth until tender and rich.

Elk and Potato Stew with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical1.5 lb$8.23Typical price
Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical0.45 lb$0.51Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical66 oz$4.65Typical price
Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical0.15 lb$0.54Typical price
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Potatoes, 1.95 lb$0.99/lb typical1.95 lb$1.95Typical price
Total for the servings shown$20.89

Swaps

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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.

  • 500 minstart to table
  • Involveddifficulty
  • 8servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$2.61 per serving$10.45 for 4

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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

  1. Season the elk with salt and pepper, coat it with flour, and shake off the excess.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the elk in batches for 8 minutes total.
  3. Add the leek, onion, carrots, and garlic, then cook for 6 minutes while stirring.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and water, then add the bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and small diced potatoes.
  5. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer over low heat for 360 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
  7. Add the cubed potatoes and cook uncovered for 90 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the elk reaches 145 F.

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