Beef stew.. love it or hate it?

Geekbabe

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I've got a crock pot of beef stew simmering and bread baking to go with it. Have a pan of double chocolate chunk brownies with walnuts cooling.

Comfort foods.. do you love stew? if not what are your favorite winter comfort foods?
 

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Beef stew and the home made chunky chicken noodle soup my wife makes are probably two of my favorite things to eat.
 

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In the winter, yes, I love it. The key part for me is a great savory gravy that can be mopped up with bread and butter.
 

sandorski

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Love it. I'm not a fan of Beef Stew with Tomato, but I enjoy making some once a month or so. Need fresh bread for sure.
 

spidey07

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One of my favorite. I can make a mean beef stew but it takes 3-4 hours. Goes great with mashed taters and good bread.

Don't forget to put some wine in there! I find it crucial to have a good base of flavors and this is where a LeCreusset dutch oven comes in handy. Flour the meat, brown & remove, deglaze with onions/garlic and other veggies, finish off with about two cups of good red wine - there's your base.
 

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Originally posted by: sandorski
Need fresh bread for sure.

A fresh, crusty loaf, yessssssssssss!

And double chocolate chunk brownies with walnuts and, ummmm, Jean! :laugh:
 

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I LOVE STEW. My mom's been cooking it since my brothers and I were kids. She doesn't use a crock pot either - just a giant pot on the stove. It makes the house smell sooooo good.
 

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What do I indicate for "somewhere in between"? I certainly don't love it, nor hate it. I'll eat it without complaint, but I wouldn't ask for it anywhere, nor make it myself.
 

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Originally posted by: GeekDrew
What do I indicate for "somewhere in between"? I certainly don't love it, nor hate it. I'll eat it without complaint, but I wouldn't ask for it anywhere, nor make it myself.

Not even if it's served in a bread bowl with mashed potatos and cheese on top?
 

ultimatebob

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I'm a fan of Spanish "beef stew", which is chunks of beef carrot and potato over a bed of spanish rice with red beans. Yum!
 

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Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: GeekDrew
What do I indicate for "somewhere in between"? I certainly don't love it, nor hate it. I'll eat it without complaint, but I wouldn't ask for it anywhere, nor make it myself.

Not even if it's served in a bread bowl with mashed potatos and cheese on top?

That, IMO, is not just beef stew. That's an orgasm waiting to happen.