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Caterpillar Survival Stew

Name: Caterpillar Survival Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb beef stewing meat; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup mixed vegetables

While Trevor and his family once resorted to eating caterpillars, this hearty stew symbolizes resilience and adaptation during times of scarcity.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb beef stewing meat
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 cup mixed vegetables

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a pot.
2
Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
3
Add beef and brown on all sides.
4
Stir in tomatoes, broth, and vegetables.
5
Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!