Hearty Hodgepodge
Description
This Hearty Hodgepodge is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. It combines savory browned ground beef with a colorful mix of lima beans, peas, mushrooms, and tomatoes, all simmered slowly to develop deep, rich flavors. The dish is finished with a luscious layer of cream cheese that melts into the stew, creating a decadent, creamy texture. Ideal for make-ahead meals, this recipe tastes even better after sitting overnight in the refrigerator, allowing the spices and ingredients to meld beautifully. Serve it warm for a satisfying, home-style meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.Ingredients
Directions
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Brown the coarsely ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
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Drain the excess fat from the browned beef thoroughly.
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Stir in the chopped onion, green pepper, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic salt, lima beans, peas, and mushrooms.
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Combine the cream cheese with milk in a small bowl until smooth.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the meat and vegetable mixture.
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Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
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In the morning, transfer the entire mixture into a Crock-Pot or slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
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If you did not refrigerate overnight, cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours instead.
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Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 283.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.0g27%
- Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
- Cholesterol 88.5mg30%
- Sodium 81.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 29.5g59%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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