Stewing
A slow, moist-heat cooking method using a pot with a tight-fitting lid and beef that’s covered in liquid.
Serve up a warm bowl of Texas comfort for your busy family. There’s nothing more satisfying than a steamy, familiar bowl of beef stew. Sit back and relax and cook low and slow.
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A Step by Step Guide to Stewing Beef
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Step: 01: Season beef cubes
Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. -
Step: 02: Brown beef
Heat Dutch oven to medium heat and brown beef on all sides. Pour off drippings. -
Step: 03: Add ingredients
Cover beef with liquid like water or broth. Add other ingredients. -
Step: 04: Cook stew
Bring stew to a boil and cover. Reduce heat and simmer low and slow for 3-4 hours on the stove top.
Tips
Brown beef in single layer batches to create a crust. Overcrowding will cause beef to steam. Stew in a slow cooker for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. -
