Clean-Out the Fridge Stew Recipe

Name: Clean-Out the Fridge Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 onions, diced; 2 celery ribs, chopped fine; 2 jalapenos, chopped fine; 1 poblano pepper, chopped fine; 1 serrano pepper, chopped fine; 9 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 2 12 lbs stew meat; 8 cups water; 9 large tomatillos, diced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon saffron; 1 stalk lemongrass; 8 cups zucchini, sliced in half-moons; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach; 12 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 onions, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped fine
2 jalapenos, chopped fine
1 poblano pepper, chopped fine
1 serrano pepper, chopped fine
9 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 12 lbs stew meat
8 cups water
9 large tomatillos, diced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon saffron
1 stalk lemongrass
8 cups zucchini, sliced in half-moons
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
12 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
pepper

1
Heat coconut oil in a large, heavy soup pot.
2
Add onions, celery, peppers and garlic.
3
Saute over medium heat until onions start to brown.
4
Add stew meat and saute for about 5 minutes.
5
Add water, tomatillos, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, saffron and lemongrass.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
7
Remove bay leaves and lemongrass stalk.
8
Add zucchini and spinach bring back to a boil.
9
Add cilantro.
10
Reduce heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
11
Add black pepper as desired.

635

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 2 onions, diced, 2 celery ribs, chopped fine, 2 jalapenos, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Clean-Out the Fridge Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clean-Out the Fridge Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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