Comments on: Beef Stew

By: stacyl

stacyl — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:15:32 +0000

@HeatherSolos I made it today and it was excellent–thanks so much! I used one cup of beer, like you suggested, the herbs, a little worcestshire and molasses since I only had chicken broth, and some cajun spice because it just goes with almost anything, and I am certain that this was the best beef stew I’ve ever made. Maybe my substitutions weren’t perfect, but it was good stew all the same. I’m wondering if it would be worse, better, or similar made in the slow cooker. Anyway, thanks for the great recipe.

By: stacyl

stacyl — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:50:22 +0000

@HeatherSolos Thanks! I am going to try it on the stove.

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:57:19 +0000

@stacyl cook it 1.5 – 3 hours on the stove, if you’re going to take the long, slow cook route add the vegetables later.

It’s not the length of the time that matters so much to the tenderness of the beef, rather that the meat is heated slowly so some of the tougher tissue dissolves rather than denatures as can happen when it is cooked quickly. This slow heating process can take a very, very long time to “overcook” the meat which is why it’s fine to have simmering for hours. The vegetables can get mush though, which is why I recommended adding them later if you want to take the long route.

All the best!

By: stacyl

stacyl — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:28:21 +0000

Hi Heather, I was looking at this recipe and noticed that you don’t say how long you cook it on the stove or in the slow cooker. How long is it, typically? I thought stew meat and such had to cook for a long time to become tender. I’ve only ever cooked it in the slow cooker.

By: drocasanova

drocasanova — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:24:20 +0000

When I am making beef stew, I always add my vegetables 10 minutes before I take the pot out of the fire. This way I am sure of crispy veggies and the softest meat in meals. Although some may prefer softened veggies too, but either way can make you great stewed meals. Thanks for the recipe.

By: vyshnia100

vyshnia100 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:46:38 +0000

I love meat and many vegetables,Maybe I am is not the best cook, but I think I ll try to prepare it.

By: anon

anon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:13:39 +0000

Well, u don't grind wheat into flour anyhow, it's milled. Kind of like a pepper mill, don't ya know…haha… Anyhow, i'm gonna use your basic home ec. 101 recipe today…thanks

By: Guest

Guest — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:58:12 +0000

sound like agood reipe im going to try it to day thanks . spiritualdreamer2007@yahoo.com

By: wlbissett

wlbissett — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:28 +0000

brilliant thank you

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:09:59 +0000

Lois, you simmer it over low heat until the vegetables are fork tender. It’ll be an hour or two depending on the size and thickness of your vegetable pieces.