Whenever we have roast, about once a week, and always with carrots and potatoes, there are usually leftovers, but not enough for everyone to have the same meal again. So, the next night we always have stew and cornbread.
I cut up all the leftovers into bite sized pieces and throw them into a stew pot. Then, I add the drippings from the roast, a couple of 8 oz. cans of tomato sauce, 1 can of whole kernel corn and 1 packet of brown gravy mix. I simmer this while I make the cornbread, and wah-lah, after only 10 minutes prep time and about 30 minutes total, I have a delicious hearty meal that my family loves.
Just for fun, I always hide a dry bean in the cornbread before I put it in the oven. Whoever gets the bean gets to be king or queen for the rest of the evening. Most of the king or queen's time is spent deciding who will be lady in waiting, spy, advisor, etc, and then telling them what to do. Amazingly,this is grand fun, and if I happen to forget the bean, there is much disappointment. If there are any bad attitudes about not getting the bean, then there will be no bean the next time.
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10 comments:
Sounds very yummy! I really like the idea of adding a dry bean. Very fun--thanks for sharing.
LOVE the bean idea!!! How fun!
REallly?! Prepare to be cornered (discreetly of course) tonight at church.... :)
I'm loving the idea of hiding a bean in the cornbread - I must try that!
The stew sounds great - I do something similar, but combined with the chance to be king or queen for the rest of the day? Priceless!
Oh, I love the bean in the cornbread idea also! How fun for everyone!
And the stew sounds good too!
Love your blog!
So creative! Love the bean idea too!
WOW! What a great idea with the bean. And very frugal use of leftover roast.
The bean idea is awesome! I will have to try that and the stew the next night after we have roast. Thanks for sharing!
It took me forever to read this, but what a great idea! And I'm all for a quick, yummy meal idea! And the bean - just too, too cute!
Blessings,
jen
Mmm, that sounds great! One of my favorite uses for leftovers is pot pie.
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