Extremely Hearty Beef Stew - Page 2

Fiero Woman · ‎10-02-2017

So many wonderful ideas. Never thought of putting sweet potatoes in a beef stew, I like the idea. Except for tomatoes, I try to use fresh. I like unsalted stock, used to make my own but ended up with too much. I think unsalted as people may be salt restricted. I have an 8 qt slow cooker that I use. I do sneak a bowl for myself. I try to make the beef in smaller pieces and plenty of red potatoes. I do start out in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes and move to the crockpot to assure the meat is tender, add potatoes later. Those sweet potatoes sound awesome.

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Blogs/Beef-Stew-The-Basics/ba-p/2664746

Blue Jean Chef's recipe

software · ‎06-08-2016

Bless you for doing this.

If for seniors or shut ins, I'd go easy on the seasonings but try to include a little of every kind of veggie. Some you can buy frozen, choose all the colors - green, yellow, orange, etc.

You are very kind

Fiero Woman · ‎10-02-2017

@software Thanks, very light on seasonings. I figured stew would contain all of the nutrients for them. In a few weeks I will make a chicken casserole which can contain veggies. I make individual casseroles in my corningware small casseroles I picked up at Goodwill. Lucky to get 8.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@StephfromIdaho That's probably a good idea. I know when I make it we have to add some water to it before we heat a bowl to eat since the noodles soak up all the broth. It's still good like that.

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

Take your favorite beef stew recipe. Take out anything "packaged." Substitute the real thing (as in onions, diced tomatoes, fresh herbs, good beef stock). Now cook some barley and add it at the end. Also, add spinach or chopped, steamed kale at the end of the cooking.

Fiero Woman · ‎10-02-2017

I will not do chicken noodle soup if they have to add water. A good chicken casserole/pot pie. The heartier the better. Lots of good veggies. I have chicken ideas, beef was the issue. I really like the idea of the sweet potatoes in that beef stew. A different texture and taste. Hide some kale and spinach in it as most of my friends don't appreciate the taste of kale, heavy spices, too many onions. Gets a little tough.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@Fiero WomanThanks for helping your neighbors/friends. I took many meals during the past 14 years to mom and her tablemates! They would read the menus and say, "Help us out on Thursday for dinner. The menu is awful." Many of the ideas posted above, I learned to incorporate. (I also included a few lentils, red and black beans in their meals. Some could eat them; others could not.) The colorful vegetables are the most important part, along with the tender protein of the meat or chicken. So glad you are watching their intake of salt and avoid canned/processed items. It makes a huge difference! Custard and quich (with cheese & broccoli) were other favorites. I made my own cornbread and various muffins and banana breads, etc. The favorite dessert was homemade cheesecake. I have access to free-roaming chickens, half-and-half and eggs from an excellent Farmer's Market! YUM.

You are an amazing person to do this daily.

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