"Kitchen Newbie Here - Need Tips to Wow My Husband with Beef Stew!"

[lifecouldbeeasier]

I’m a complete doofus in the kitchen, but the hubs wants a beef stew and I’m determined to blow his socks off, lol. Tell me your favorite way to spruce up the basic recipe. Thank you!

 

[migueleden]

Beef, carrots, potatoes, onions in slow cooker. Little salt and pepper. Two cans of French onion soup. Perfect every time!

 

[sheepslaughterer6]

I do mine in the slow cooker, but make the gravy separate, then add in an hour before you want to serve.

 

[alex45acp]

Sear all sides of meat in a cast iron first and add extra bay leaf. Searing in a non cast iron will work too, just not as great a depth of flavor. I've got a tried and true recipe or two if you want!

 

[hela]

This is my go-to recipe. It always gets rave reviews. I do usually use less meat, and more of the veggies. https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/.../beef-stew-with-beer.../

 

[jessekonadu]

Bay leaves, garlic, red wine or 12 oz beer. We love with fresh or canned tomatoes. If you saute seasoned meat w/o flor it won't thicken up as much as if you do. Also, you can brown meat & throw it all in the crock pot. My hubbs loves stew too!