For the coldest wintry evenings, tuck into a rich beef stew with fluffy dumplings to warm ... oven and cook for about two hours, or until the meat is tender. For the dumplings, sift the flour ...

Jeannette Pépin, Jacques Pépin's mother, served this red wine–beef stew at her Lyon restaurant, Le Pélican, where she would cook tougher cuts of meat into a rich, luscious, comforting dish.

In a medium pot (I like to use cast iron), heat oil over medium heat. Add meat, and brown on all sides. Once meat is browned, add alcohol, broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion to the pot.

1. Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until it's well browned, stirring often. Remove the beef from the saucepan. Pour off any fat. 2. Stir the sauce and ...

Beef stew recipes are simple to cook ... the beef into about one-inch bite-size pieces or use pre-cut stewing meat. Chop the potatoes, onion, carrots, and celery. This can be done the day before ...

Beef stew, a classic Irish comfort food, is elevated with the addition of a 'secret ingredient' that enhances its flavour for a richer, more complex taste.

In the slow cooker: Put the beef, garlic ... stir into the piping hot stew until it thickens. Serve with mash or rice. Recipe Note: You may prefer to brown off the meat with the onions and ...

For the perfect beef stew, it's essential to brown the meat properly and balance the vegetables. But many are surprised to learn that the addition of anchovies - an unexpected "secret ingredient ...