Recipe

Monkey Stew Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Donman / All my dishes 1 year, 11 months ago Don't worry, No monkeys were used to make this stew :) Prep:30m Cook:120m Servings:6	Donman
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Ingredients

2-Tablespoons Onion powder

4- Cups potatoes (cut into medium pieces)

2- Small (8 oz.) cans of tomato sauce

2- Small (6 oz.) cans of tomato paste

2- Lbs. ground chuck

2- Teaspoons Salt

4- Cups water

Directions

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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Comments

lycett 1 year, 11 months ago said:
SOUNDS YUM...........THANX.

berry 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Oh... better after to read the recipe. Great... Thanks for share it!

4jenna 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Thank you so much for adding this recipe!! Its one of my favorites!!

jlophoenixrising 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Sounds great :)

kjroxx 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This sounds easy and tasty, I might even try it in my slow cooker when winter comes. Thanks.

mrseller 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Sound so good! I'm gonna try it!

kitchen_fantasy 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Funny name why does it called monkey stew,

donman 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Don't know why. That's just what my mama always called it. I think that she got the recipe from my Nana in Boaton many years ago. My daddy was from Boston.

abermouse 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This one looks great, my boyfriend loves the name!

zanna 1 year, 11 months ago said:
IF No monkeys were used...THEN maybe your NANA made it for HER little Monkeys.lol IT is funny I am a NANA,and I called my GRANDSON when HE was small"MY little MONKEY".Sometimes I still do .lol Great post,happy cooking:).

cabincrazyone 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I'm not monkeying around. This sounds great! Thanks.

egravinapooh 1 year, 9 months ago said:
This is my kind of recipe! I love the name!

geez70 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Sounds good. will have to try this one.

imhungry 1 year, 8 months ago said:
I think this is what my bobka made but she called it monkey ball soup! She made the meat into balls

mystic_river1 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Great recipe my friend ^5 so easy.

mmmmgood 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Mr. Don I am going to try to make this one. John

sunkst21 1 year, 3 months ago 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 :)

sunkst21 1 year, 3 months ago 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!

marymaybe 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This sounds yummy and I love the story about the name..thats great. I will be trying this one for sure.

lanacountry 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This sounds wonderful!! WHAT??? NO monkeys?? :)
5'ers dear friend!! * * * * *

suecake 1 year, 3 months ago 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

kimberry 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Donman,Hi I hope you enjoy the lemon chicken. I know I am going to enjoy the monkey stew. Thanks:)

suecake 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Don, I finally made it. Yes I did. It smells good, it taste good. You got my five on this recipe. Thanks Sue

cookingwithlisa 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Hey Donnie! Thanks for sharing your Monkey Stew-the name alone will have the boys trying it!
You Take Care, Lisa