Beef stew

[dataphyle]

hey

I just watched the beef stew episode. If I might make a suggestion that Alex can appreciate. . . right before you transfer the braised meat & onions to the stewpot - crank up the heat to high for about 1-2 minutes . When good and hot, pour on 1 bottle of your favorite beer to deglaze the pan - it adds awesome flavor. Use a decent beer with some body - Sam Adam's Winter Lager works great. (or 12 oz wine )

[tokenuser]

hey

I just watched the beef stew episode. If I might make a suggestion that Alex can appreciate. . . right before you transfer the braised meat & onions to the stewpot - crank up the heat to high for about 1-2 minutes . When good and hot, pour on 1 bottle of your favorite beer to deglaze the pan - it adds awesome flavor. Use a decent beer with some body - Sam Adam's Winter Lager works great. (or 12 oz wine )Good tip. I often degalze with wine (red or white - depending on dish and what I have open), Sherry (great for cream sauces), or my favourite - Newcastle Brown Ale.

The Newcastle is great for beef dishes, and as a way of keeping burgers moist on a grill. Its also great for grilling onions on a BBQ - sort of a cross between grilling and steaming, but they come out soft, cooked, and carmelised.

[masherscf]

I braise my stew in a dutch oven at 300 degrees for about 3 hours... yummy

[AriaStar]

I know what I'm making this weekend....

You know, I love being part of a forum where others actually know how to cook as well.

[c2s]

They also forgot to thicken the sauce to make a gravy. They made vegetable soup not Beef Stew.