Recipes for Gravy Beef Homemade

Safe ways to use gravy beef homemade past its expiration date

Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A delicious stir-fry recipe that uses expired but safe gravy beef and reduces food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 500g expired gravy beef, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and beef broth.
  5. Return the beef to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
  7. Serve the beef and vegetable stir-fry over cooked rice.
  8. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A comforting beef stew recipe that makes use of expired but safe gravy beef, ensuring food safety and reducing waste.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
360 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 500g expired gravy beef, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  4. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker with the beef.
  5. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), diced tomatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  8. Serve the beef stew hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Gravy Beef Tacos

Gravy Beef Tacos

A flavorful taco recipe that uses slightly expired but safe gravy beef, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb gravy beef, slightly expired but safe to eat
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortillas
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the gravy beef to the other side.
  4. Cook the beef until browned on all sides, breaking it up into smaller pieces.
  5. Season the beef and vegetables with cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Continue cooking until the beef is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
  7. Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven.
  8. Serve the beef mixture in the warm tortillas and top with your choice of optional toppings.
  9. Enjoy the delicious gravy beef tacos!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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