Every cook needs a fairly quick “can-opener” recipe or two, and this one from the "Southern Living the Low Cost Cookbook" is man and kid-pleasing. I keep pieces of green pepper and chopped onions in freezer bags, ready to use in this kind of recipe, open a few pints or cans of vegetables and beans, add it all to your browned hamburger, and you can whip up a few biscuits or a small pan of cornbread to go with this while it simmers. Some cooks I know even keep browned hamburger in the freezer for an even quicker start. If your family likes a spicier dish, add a drained can of green chilies instead of the green peppers. If you don’t have the time or energy for biscuits or cornbread, crackers or slices of garlic bread might be a tasty choice. Finish off with small dishes of canned fruit for dessert.
Ranch Style Stew
1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion -- diced
1 Each Green Pepper -- diagonally sliced
1 1/2 Cups Canned Corn -- whole kernel
1 Can Kidney Beans - 20 ounces
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Canned Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 Cup Water
Brown the beef, onion and green peppers in 1 tablespoon shortening in large saucepan. Add the corn, beans, salt, tomatoes, chili powder and water and simmer for 20 minutes.
2011 Cost: $4.26 or $1.07 per serving
Growing up we called that dish "Cowgirl Stew." Still a favorite of mine.
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