Ingredients

How to make it

  • In a 5 qt. Dutch oven (or larger stock pot), brown ground beef then drain off grease.
  • In the same pot, add back the ground beef and the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, onion powder and 4 cups of water.
  • Heat to a simmer boil. (Using medium heat)
  • Add the potatoes and cook covered on low-med for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the potatoes are done (stirring occasionally).

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    " It was good "
    pointsevenout ate it and said...
    Monkey see, monkey stew. And it's a 4-star rating for you.
    See Monkey Stew for more.
    3/7/16
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  • kency95 13 years ago
    Monkey stew it is !!! Dinner tonight ought to be interesting!!!! thanks a million!!!!
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  • imhungry 14 years ago
    my bobka called it mokey ball soup too!!!!!!! I've been searching for a recipe and no one ever knew what the hay i was talking about!!!! I don't recall the ground beef part but I can't wait to try this You can't know how excited I am right now thank you a hundred times! You wouldn't by chance have a recipe for mushroom perogies (that was always my fave flavor)
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    " It was excellent "
    chef_irish ate it and said...
    Can't Go Wrong with Meat and Potatoes! :)
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    " It was excellent "
    tuilelaith ate it and said...
    Looks like dinner tonite!
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  • sandym204 16 years ago
    Sounds so yummy! Trying this on Friday night, will let you know what we think.
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    " It was excellent "
    chefperiwinkle ate it and said...
    Crazy name, to be sure, but a delicious recipe!
    You have my five, Sir.

    Chef P
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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    made this soo good great post thanks
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  • barneswifemn 16 years ago
    Love the recipe and the name. Thanks.
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  • cookingwithlisa 16 years ago
    Hey Donnie! Thanks for sharing your Monkey Stew-the name alone will have the boys trying it!
    You Take Care, Lisa
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    " It was excellent "
    suecake ate it and said...
    Don, I finally made it. Yes I did. It smells good, it taste good. You got my five on this recipe. Thanks Sue
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  • kimberry 16 years ago
    Donman,Hi I hope you enjoy the lemon chicken. I know I am going to enjoy the monkey stew. Thanks:)
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    " It was excellent "
    suecake ate it and said...
    book marked recipe. I am trying this one tonight. One question is it like a beef stew or is it soupy to where you would use crackers
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    " It was excellent "
    lanacountry ate it and said...
    This sounds wonderful!! WHAT??? NO monkeys?? :)
    5'ers dear friend!! * * * * *
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    " It was excellent "
    marymaybe ate it and said...
    This sounds yummy and I love the story about the name..thats great. I will be trying this one for sure.
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    " It was excellent "
    sunkst21 ate it and said...
    Oh and I can believe it comes from Boston! Being from NH, I can find comfort in comfort foods and this is one of them!
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    " It was excellent "
    sunkst21 ate it and said...
    I should use the same disclaimer for my monkey bread :0) its funny that your Mom called it Monkey stew and you have no idea why. Same thing with me. All I know is that its good stuff :oP I cant wait to try your monkey stew! Thanks for stopping by :)
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    " It was excellent "
    mmmmgood ate it and said...
    Mr. Don I am going to try to make this one. John
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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    Great recipe my friend ^5 so easy.
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  • imhungry 17 years ago
    I think this is what my bobka made but she called it monkey ball soup! She made the meat into balls
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