[mattcwilson]

So, I made this last night. Having no clue what proportions you typically use, I just winged it.

Turned out not bad. Not quite beef stew, maybe more like a soupy shepherd’s pie.

I did end up with a considerable amount of unnecessary broth. I made a batch with 5lbs of beef, maybe another pound of veggies, 1.5 lbs tomatoes and 4 large gold potatoes. I filled my dutch oven and my crock pot with the layers and used 4.5 cartons of stock to get the liquid just over the potatoes. So it cooked in the liquid, but barely absorbed any, and I separated out the solids to pack in the freezer, adding back enough of the broth to hit a sloppy-joe ish consistency.

If you have a recipe with measurements, would love to compare. As it stands, looking to eat well for the next couple weeks. Cheers!