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What sorts of vegetables and seasonings are commonly added to beef stew?
My mom always used to make beef stew for Christmas dinner. She actually made the broth out of fresh tomatoes. I have always wanted to learn how to make my own version of beef stew, but don't know what to add to my broth. I would imagine pepper and salt would be a must. What other seasonings are tasty in thin tomato broth? What would or have you added?
I also need to know what veggies will go well with beef stew. Does is simply have to do with personal taste? Or are there some that blend better than others? What amounts of vegetables should I add? It usually seems like I'm adding too much, but vegetables will cook down, right? How much will they shrink down? Is there a specific measurement for a certain amount of soup? Any help would be great!
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I also need to know what veggies will go well with beef stew. Does is simply have to do with personal taste? Or are there some that blend better than others? What amounts of vegetables should I add? It usually seems like I'm adding too much, but vegetables will cook down, right? How much will they shrink down? Is there a specific measurement for a certain amount of soup? Any help would be great!
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Potato, carrot and tomato are the vegetables included in making Beef Stew.
A nice recipe is food here.
(http://www.beefstewrecipe.org/files/main/beef-stew.jpg)
Beef stew seasoning recipe is found here.
(http://insomnimom.blogspot.com/2008/01/recipe-diy-beef-stew-seasoning.html)
A nice recipe is food here.
(http://www.beefstewrecipe.org/files/main/beef-stew.jpg)
Beef stew seasoning recipe is found here.
(http://insomnimom.blogspot.com/2008/01/recipe-diy-beef-stew-seasoning.html)
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To make a really tasty beef stew you'll need to make a richer broth than you'll get by using just tomatoes. A couple of beef stock cubes are ideal and red wine will always improve the taste of the stew and will also tenderize the meat.
You should definitely use onions, mixed dried herbs and if you like it, a clove of garlic.
I prefer not to have overcooked vegetables, so I add them part way through cooking, this also means that they don't shrink away to nothing!
Try this, the amounts of the ingredients do not have to be exact. It can be cooked on the hob or in the oven.
800gms (1/34lbs) Stewing beef,diced
2 sliced onions
2 parsnips, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and quartered
500gms (just over a pound) potatoes, small or quartered
3-4 fresh tomatoes or ( 3 tablespoons tomato puree)
2 beef stock cubes
1 clove of garlic peeled and chopped finely
a good pinch of dry mixed herbs
salt and pepper
1/2 bottle red wine
285gms (1/2 pint ) water
olive oil
flour, to coat
Heat the olive oil and mix the beef with the flour to coat it.
Add the beef, garlic, tomato and onion to the hot oil and cook gently for a few minutes stirring together.
Gradually stir in the red wine and the water add the seasoning, stock cubes and dried herbs to the pan, bring to the boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
Put a lid on the pan and transfer to a slow oven (160c 300f) or leave to simmer gently on the hob.
Allow to cook for aprox an hour, then add the parsnips, carrots and potatoes, leave to cook until beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. About 1 to 2 hours.
You might also try adding swede, red and green bell peppers, aubergines, leeks or courgettes, (I think some of the names are different in America)
This is my own recipe, but here are a few places you might like to check out for ideas, good luck!
You should definitely use onions, mixed dried herbs and if you like it, a clove of garlic.
I prefer not to have overcooked vegetables, so I add them part way through cooking, this also means that they don't shrink away to nothing!
Try this, the amounts of the ingredients do not have to be exact. It can be cooked on the hob or in the oven.
800gms (1/34lbs) Stewing beef,diced
2 sliced onions
2 parsnips, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and quartered
500gms (just over a pound) potatoes, small or quartered
3-4 fresh tomatoes or ( 3 tablespoons tomato puree)
2 beef stock cubes
1 clove of garlic peeled and chopped finely
a good pinch of dry mixed herbs
salt and pepper
1/2 bottle red wine
285gms (1/2 pint ) water
olive oil
flour, to coat
Heat the olive oil and mix the beef with the flour to coat it.
Add the beef, garlic, tomato and onion to the hot oil and cook gently for a few minutes stirring together.
Gradually stir in the red wine and the water add the seasoning, stock cubes and dried herbs to the pan, bring to the boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
Put a lid on the pan and transfer to a slow oven (160c 300f) or leave to simmer gently on the hob.
Allow to cook for aprox an hour, then add the parsnips, carrots and potatoes, leave to cook until beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. About 1 to 2 hours.
You might also try adding swede, red and green bell peppers, aubergines, leeks or courgettes, (I think some of the names are different in America)
This is my own recipe, but here are a few places you might like to check out for ideas, good luck!
source(s):
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/jools-s-favourite-beef-stew
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/irishbeefstew_73826.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/richbeefstewwithdump_8174.shtml
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/6191/slow-cooked-beef-stew.aspx
http://www.recipe-ideas.co.uk/beef-stew-recipes.htm (This web site is a must see!)
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/jools-s-favourite-beef-stew
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/irishbeefstew_73826.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/richbeefstewwithdump_8174.shtml
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/6191/slow-cooked-beef-stew.aspx
http://www.recipe-ideas.co.uk/beef-stew-recipes.htm (This web site is a must see!)
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