Stewp is an old family favorite, kinda like our Scrap Soup , but beef and tomato based rather than chicken and broth based.and thicker like stew, although easily soup. Hence: Stewp!

Stewp offers a nice way to clear out leftovers, too, this time some boneless ribeye steaks, and half a pint of black eyed peas, along with some other assorted beans and veggies.

It makes a great summer or winter dish, freezes well and makes a good campfire meal, too, cooked on the spot or boiled in a vacuum bag.

Step 1: Ingredients

Meat of choice - 1 1/2 cooked boneless ribeye steaks in this case, cubed
2 medium potatoes - cubed
Onion - diced, 1/2 cup
Garlic - minced, 1 clove
Carrots - chopped, 1/2 cup
Black-eyed peas -1/2 cup
Dried lentils - 1/4 cup
Dried split peas -1/4 cup
Frozen or canned corn - 1/4 cup
Tomato sauce - 8 oz can
Tomato salsa - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

2 cups water

Seasoning

Chili powder - 2 tablespoons
Basil - 1 teaspoon
Cilantro - 1/2 teaspoon
and/or Italian Seasoning - 2 teaspoons

Step 2: Saute Onions and Garlic

Dice and mince onions and garlic, and saute in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium low heat until translucent and fragrant.

Step 3: Add Meat

Chop up your meat and add to sauteed onion and garlic.

Step 4: Add Tomato Sauce

Add one 8-oz can of tomato sauce and stir.

Step 5: Add Potatoes and Carrots

Chop and add your potatoes and carrots.

Step 6: Add Beans

Wash your dried lentils and split peas, and add those and whatever other beans you like (we used a little bit of leftover black eyed peas) and stir well, keeping the whole thing simmering over medium low heat.

Step 7: Add Water

Add 1 cup of water to start, and then add water as needed or desired throughout the rest of the cooking process, to get the consistency of stewp you want.

Step 8: Add Salsa and Seasonings

We love using fresh tomato salsa in our cooking, and it works really well in this dish. Add two tablespoons of the salsa, or chopped tomatoes if you prefer, and you chili powder, basil, cilantro and salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly.