Hearty, simple & flexible
This hearty, anything goes stew is made for busy days and big comfort. Cook once, then serve it up your way throughout the week.
1. Prep it!
Taking just a little time to prep can save you loads later in the week.
Base ingredients: Start by softening onion and garlic, then stir in leftover meat, sausages, beans or lentils. Add tinned tomatoes, a splash of stock, and a thickener like tomato purée or flour. Season well and let it bubble into something rich and hearty.
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Throw in veg, potatoes, or anything hanging around. Bulk it out with carrots, squash, mushrooms, peppers, or leafy greens. Finish with fresh herbs to dial up the depth.
2. Flex it!
This is the beauty of smart cooking – one base, endless options. Flexing keeps it exciting, saves time, and means you always have a tasty, easy option ready to go.
Your stew can transform into something new throughout the week:
Served with bread - Perfect for dunking
Over mash - Hearty, comforting and filling after a long day
With grains - Serve with rice, quinoa or couscous for a lighter, balanced twist
Turn into a pie or bake - Top with pastry or mash and pop in the oven for an easy second-day win
Jacket potato topper - Spoon it over a baked spud with a sprinkle of cheese or herbs
3. Recycle it!
Whatever way you serve your stew, don’t forget the last step: Recycle what can’t be eaten! Those veggie stalks, inedible peelings and bones go straight into your food waste caddy.
In Wales, food waste is turned into renewable energy to In Wales, food waste is turned into renewable energy to power our communities and fertiliser for local farms. Just one caddy full can power a typical home for almost an hour!
And each time you recycle, you’re helping push Wales closer to the No.1 recycling spot!