Save now by cooking and freezing.

[carol b]

Its called batch cooking and can save you time and money. If you are a busy person like most of us are now a days doing this will help you get through those hectic days and still provide your family with nutritious meals.

Here is a recipe for batch cooking beef stew. Eat some now and have some for another day.

BATCH BEEF STEW
1 ¼ lb. boneless beef round steak, cubed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups water
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon paprika
8 medium carrots, sliced
4 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 small onions, quartered
1 tablespoon cornstarch
In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add water, pepper, Worcestershire, bay leaves, garlic and paprika and cook covered for 1 ½ hours, stirring often.
Remove bay leaves, add vegetables and cook an additional 45 minutes.
Remove vegetables/meat and liquid from pot, placing in two containers. Skim or strain fat from broth. Measure 1 ¼ cup of broth and return to Dutch oven.
Combine cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water. Stir into hot broth and cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Return beef and vegetables to Dutch oven and heat thoroughly. Serves 8.
Now choosing the right storage container is important too. Some recommend the vaccum seal bags but you can purchase containers that are made for freezing. Be sure to get the right ones no one wants a freezer burned mess when all they want to do is get dinner done.