Homestyle Veg-All Beef Stew (Updated)

• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in eighths
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 3-4 cups (5-6) peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 cup baby carrots, cut in half
• 1 cup (2-3 large) celery diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
• 1 teaspoon each paprika, marjoram, and chili powder
• Water to cover

1. In Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until soft; add garlic. 
2. Add meat, tomatoes, vegetables and seasoning. Add water to cover. 
3. Heat covered until meat and vegetables are heated through.

**This was adapted from a recipe on the label of the Homestyle Veg-All cans a few years ago.

Italian Sausage and Tortellini

• 1 (19 ounces) package Mild Italian Sausage links, cooked and sliced into coins
• 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups baby spinach, fresh
• 1 (24 ounces) jar marinara sauce*
• 1 cup beef broth*
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounces) bag frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese*

In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.

Remove the sausage from the skillet and add the onions and carrots to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic.

Add the marinara sauce, broth, Italian sausage, and salt and stir to combine.

Stir in the tortellini and continue to cook over medium heat. Once the sauce starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce covered until the tortellini is soft. 

Once the tortellini are soft, remove the lid and turn up the heat to medium and stir in the spinach. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese. 

*I used Prego Roasted Garlic & Herb pasta sauce

*I used 1 teaspoon beef bouillon & 1 cup water

*I used the green can Parmesan cheese

Original recipe here.