W. Hilditch
Active member
Stew is a good combination of flavors. My issue with stew was every bite tasted exactly like the last bite. Boring after the forth bite. So this is what I do now.
After searing the meat in a well seasoned DO I add small amounts of finely chopped veggies, spices and liquid to flavor the meat and broth. Only the veggies that will add flavor, not the ones that will absorb the flavor. While the stew simmers I cut up the veggies I want to add into bite sized pieces and steam, not boil, them separately until cooked.
About 20 minutes before serving I thicken the gravy with flour, adjust the spices and add the veggies. It is neat the way the flavor of each bite now resembles what it looked like on your fork or spoon with a bit of the stew flavor. Even the potatoes.
Hilditch
After searing the meat in a well seasoned DO I add small amounts of finely chopped veggies, spices and liquid to flavor the meat and broth. Only the veggies that will add flavor, not the ones that will absorb the flavor. While the stew simmers I cut up the veggies I want to add into bite sized pieces and steam, not boil, them separately until cooked.
About 20 minutes before serving I thicken the gravy with flour, adjust the spices and add the veggies. It is neat the way the flavor of each bite now resembles what it looked like on your fork or spoon with a bit of the stew flavor. Even the potatoes.
Hilditch