I made a beef stew tonight.

[MissMillie]

Haven't made one in quite some time.

I hope it's seasoned enough. A couple of weeks ago I made an inedible bean soup because I added too much salt. Don't want to make that mistake again.

Also, instead of chuck beef, which cooks low and slow, I used sirloin tips. Can't over-cook those. But I used unsalted beef stock to cook the veg, and a little red wine. Lots of onions, celery, carrots.

Let's hope.

I haven't tried it yet because I'm waiting for my guy to come back from the pharmacy as he picks up his meds.

[elfin]

1. Red wine is the key. Should be really tasty.

Each lucky eater can add any extra salt to their taste.

[MissMillie]

6. I only used a couple of ounces

but I really do thing it adds something to the dish.

The local grocery sells 8 oz bottles of wine and I buy them whenever I shop, just to have them on hand to add to recipes. (Makes my scampi amazing.)

[elfin]

8. Good idea. I drink the leftover when making bourguignon. Not a good a idea. EOM

[Hav]

2. I love beef stew

Especially now during the colder months. The difference to your recipe is that I use beer instead of wine (makes it less sour but both flavours are nice), chicken stock and I add (semi hot) tomato paste.

[MissMillie]

5. I added a touch of tomato sauce

but only like 1/3 of a small can.

[Greywing]

7. Instead of red wine, I use bourbon

Tried is as a substitution when I had no red wine and it is surprisingly delicious!

[Laffy Kat]

3. Don't forget the corn bread. nt

[MissMillie]

4. I was going to make garlic toast

but I opted for a shower and when I got out he was already home and eating.

It was tasty.

[Generic Brad]

9. It must be stew night everywhere

I had chicken stew tonight.