smitten kitchen beef stew

bacon fat or butter or olive oil. Once oil is hot, add beef in 2 batches, sauting until browned on all sides (don't worry about cooking it through). Id like to know how to adjust the seasonings, the water, and the cook time (Ill be using shin meat, which cooks for about 3 hours at 350 in the oven). I am guessing the mustard adds flavour to a stew the way a splash of balsamic does? I refrigerated the stew till the next day, added the rest of the ingredients and finished the cooking in a slow cooker on low for 3 hours. You can leave out the pork altogether and saute the onion and shallots in 2 Tblsp butter. Each step is so easy and joyful to do. Thank you!!! Even with a number of changes (no bacon; added some thyme; no whole grain mustard, just dijon; used all red wine instead of cognac) this was mindblowingly delicious. I did use cognac it was $8 for a little bottle so I may try next time with the $3 little bottle of brandy. Very happy. Now, I make a pretty mean beef stew, but this was on another plain altogether. This time I erred on the side of caution and didnt cook them too much, but alas, the meat was somewhat dry at the end. So salt first, Id suggest a teaspoon to start with, then flour. Just wanted to say I made this stew last night and its fantastic, A++, will definitely make again. 10/10. Upped the mushrooms to about 3/4 pound and will add even more next time. But am anxious to try this as it sounds so good. Maybe that wasnt essential but it was so good I have just made it for the third time. Lower the heat, and simmer for 10 more minutes. whenever mine travels I buy TONS of mushrooms and eat them for dinner every night :-) anyway I agree about the sauce issue. Im usually pretty leery of people who immediately modify recipes, so forgive me, but this is just too good not to share. I will make again and use carrots. Sprinkle beef with black pepper, garlic salt, and celery salt. Amora mustard is also carried at Cost Plus World Market. This stew is fancy. You have made me look like an awesome cook many times. I made this with brandy instead of cognac, whole grain Dijon instead of Pommery mustard, and white wine instead of red wine. Hi Deb. I served it with gnocchi and roasted carrots & cauliflower. My first time making stew I had to use a Deb recipe! better chicken pot pies. Dont worry if the meat seems to be cooked through it doesnt matter here because were going for a braise and technically speaking the meat in a braise is cooked through hours before we take it off the stove regardless. Ive made this twice in the last month+; such a great discovery. Ours was very lean and didnt release much fat, so I think it just added to the expense without adding much flavor. I dont have access to cognac or grape brandy. brandy and found it comes in a pint bottle. I was a little scared of the mustard, so I used 2/3 the amount. This is very similar to boeuf bourgeinon with mustard. The leftover on close inspection was mostly gravy. Made this for an oscar party last night and it was a huge hit! I dont live in N.Y so 90% of the stories dont interest me. Gosh this looks like our Ragout over here in Germany. For 8 people, how would I adapt the recipe? it makes me sad. WONDERFUL! The result: its gorgeous! I cooked in the oven at 325 and the meat was tender after 90 minutes. You are a first name only person in my houseyou know, like Oprah. What a keeper! (made with jarred morello cherries) It was seriously a perfect meal!!! Dont skip the brandy or the red wine. thyme to the roundup. Thank you again. I sense that I will be going there quite often now. Re, flour, to make this gluten-free You could definitely use a gluten-free flour blend. Thanks for such a fantastic dish. Im excited to have another version to try. The meat was just nowhere near done after 1 1/4 hours. Mashed potatoes are an easy win. Im just delighted. I followed the recipe exactly but made one addition. I knew I wouldnt have enough time so I browned and deglazed on the stovetop, put it in an electric pressure cooker for 35 min, released the pressure, added carrots mustard and wine, cooked again in pressure cooker for another 15 min. Perfect for the snowstorm weve had here the past few days! Going to try this on the weekendI can totally buy some cognac, but what about Port instead? Reheat gently; flavor is often better on second day. ))its absolutely scrumptious!! Hi Deb, I know this might be a bit far out, but have you by any chance come across something in your vast food research about how to adapt this stew for an Instant Pot? Thanks, Deb! Hell be over this Saturday night, with a nice bottle of dark beer in hand. Ive been making beef stews for twenty years but would never have thought of adding Dijon mustard, what a great twist stew a la Dijon later this week for us. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Yes for the classics! Excellent recipe. Oh, and I made it again for my husbands birthday a few days ago. My cooking motto is that booze improves everything, so bring on the cognac and red wine! This absolutely the best beef stew Ive ever eaten. Thanks Deb! :). Hi! I got this recipe out of the NY Times Cookbook and have made it a couple of times. In place of red wine: I used Kedem grape juice. Served with fresh thyme as a garnish. Close ad . If the flour is used to thicken the stew, can it be added directly to the stew to save the time used to coat the beef cubes? My only challenge was that my carrots were still pretty crisp 40 minutes in, so next time Ill be sure to cut them even more thinly. I have been searching for a beef stew recipe forever. I also didnt feel that the mustard was excessive. So good and comforting. There are a few lovely Irish wholegrain mustards too, so will let you know how that goes. It came out perfectly and I know that it will be even better today assuming the kids didnt eat it all! Thanks! If not, an inexpensive choice of cognac worth purchasing? Not sure how I missed it 2 years ago and cant remember how it popped up into view in the last few weeks but I made this for guests this week and it was a HIT! Thanks in advance! The flour is supposed to improve browning, too. Its possible they can be in the whole time, but I havent made enough stews with potatoes to know for sure if theyll hold up. Sarah, re: ad No worries at all. Just made this stew for my wife a week ago. Super delicious and filling. Made this tonight best beef stew Ive had in my 51 years on this earth. Your email address will not be published. I made this last night, with a few alterations based on time and pantry.and it was wonderful. Transfer to slow cooker. I still have the original clipping from the NYT article. I did not have cognac or brandy, so I substituted dry vermouth. I also left in the bacon bits. I love this recipe. I usually dont comment but this was SO good! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Its the act of cooking, not the egg noodle-draped result, that feeds us. Made this last night for our decadent NYE dinner. Its definitely more of a weekend type recipe but so rich and special. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, carrots, remaining spice mix and the bay leaf to the slow cooker. OMG! I LOVED this recipe and he was like, Of course its good, its beef stew. Anyway, this is in the rotation. If so , please tell me how?? I am a good home cook but I am not a great home cook. end, but saw this and went for it in a split second. I also didnt add in the red wine at the end.because I drank it. Step 1. The result was still sophisticated enough for a dinner party! Definitely a keeper. Bonus point: takes 30-45 minutes to cook, start to finish. Oh, and I long ago stopped flouring the meat before browning it it tended to burn. Pour the red wine mixture over the beef. I guess Ill just have to keep making this until I get my browning technique perfected. Four years ago: Ginger Fried Rice It was so so good that I will make sure I have smooth dijon and wide egg noodles on hand in the future. (If you want to know more about how much we love it, I wrote about it here http://www.eatingisimportant.com/home/dec-31-food-diary-wonderful-new-years-eve I hope that doesnt fall into the category of comment bad form, and I apologize if it does.) I made this last night for my boyfriends birthday/pre-Valentines day, and while it was still delicious (the mustards added an amazing flavor), my meat was still a little tough. Pretty Please. French butchers secret: Instead of using beef chuck, try making the stew with a lesser known cut, the rump tail (French: aiguillette de rumsteak). So I multiplied it by roughly 12 ;-) Turned out great!!! If I were to want more gravy, could I just, say, double the proportion of everything except for the meat? Lynda. Just a little hello from Paris, where your recipes are always welcome :), This looks WON-DER-FUL, and I cant almost hear the boyfriend say how much hes glad this dish goes with pasta ;). :). However, would you ever consider adapting it to a slow cooker? Cognac vs brandy and what is the least expensive way to make this recipe? Thus: Mine are usually for J.Crew and Madewell and then kids sneakers but mostly the first two. Discard the oil and wipe out the pan. Oh.yes, our carrots were w-a-a-y undercooked as well. Also this dish does not need the wine at all. Could it be made with top round? please tell me. The mustard taste is there, but feels appealingly mild I warned our friends it was a mustard-y stew but wasnt sure if they loved dijon like I do. Gently lower in eggs and reduce heat to a simmer. This is in the last simmer and ohemgee wow. the flavor is there, the beef just overcooks. So you can set the heat to 3 or 4 and go away for hours, knowing its safe. Deb- how do you determine serving size? So much flavor Ive been cooking the stew at a low simmer for the last 2.5 hours, and still the beef is not anywhere close to fall apart tender. I didnt have carrots and used potatoes instead. If you've thus far found beef stew kind of bland and uninteresting; if you've been tormented by thin broths, unevenly cooked vegetables and tough meat; if it's been too long since you layered a dish together, getting lost in your thoughts, this is just the late-winter luxury for you. I think I found this weekends dish. Anyway, Ive ordered it online instead, once from simplygourmand.com (which was recommended to me by a French friend also homesick for good lentils) and once thefrenchybee.com where I made the mistake of also ordering a few rochers, which will be the end of us. Have since gone overboard restocking. Thud. Thank you so much for a recipe that I will definitely add to my favourites! The porcinis really add another smoky dimension to this dish that is delicious. I also found it a bit too mustardy (used full amount) but perhaps the long cooking time wiped out some of the other flavors. -No bacon or shallots on hand so I just skipped Not too mustardy at all. I made this last night when my visiting twenty-something sons begged me for something with meat, please Mom. (One starving student and one not-quite- starving-thank-God-he-got-a-job). The recipe was great. I love it when people make yummy noises. Im due in 6 weeks so weve been making a bunch of your things for our freezer as well as for 2 sets of friends with newborns. Since most of the sauteing & flavor-adding comes first, using either to cook the meat & veg hands-free could make this much more doable for a weekday. However, it will be of course a little different, a little less layered and nuanced, but on the plus side, youll probably get to eat it more often. We made this for a snowy winters day and it was incredible. My favorite stew.ever! Thanks for pointing us to that column. Additionally, most of the work is in the prep, so it doesnt save all that much time to do it in the crock pot. Noticing that many of the successful cooks in the comments used the oven or a slow-cooker. This is the first recipe Ive made from you website. In place of three shallots: I used one shallot and four small leeks. I made the recipe from the NYT cookbook a few years ago, and knowing that I like mustard as a seasoning but not as The Flavor, I cut it way back. Lovely recipe, Ill have to try my hand at a mustardyish stew some day. I adore your mushroom Bourguignon. Make sure the meat has soe decent fat and connective tissue, then go low and slow. I have this on the stove right now. :) I like the brussels sprouts idea from julietI love them, and I like to have more green veggies in any dish. Luscious! Do you think this would work in the instant pot? So once again thanks, cant wait to try it! Im an experienced cook in many things just not, alas, when it comes to stew. Epic Fail! Added the carrots and mushrooms with about an hour to go, and everything came out perfectly cooked and the meat was nice and tender! Parsnips, maybe? Thank you! Will try it as written next time, but these subs seemed to work well in a pinch. Thanks Deb! I skipped the red wine and also used left over bacon fat from breakfast. My husband will love it. I pressure-cooked the beef part so it would be done SOONER. 3 pounds lean stewing beef cut into 2-inch cubes Salt and pepper 2 carrots sliced 10-12 small pearl onions OR 1 small white onion diced 8 ounce mushrooms sliced 2 cups red wine young and full-bodied (like Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone or Burgundy) 2 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup flour 2 cloves mashed garlic I added some whole baby onions (golf ball sized) part way through. Ada MEATBALL SOUP? Looks great! I always feel like Deb is just a little bit classier than me. The good news is they never let me down. Remove from pot and set aside. Im not a huge mustard fan so I was a bit skeptical (ok, scared!) could i have the recipe and fit it in there? Recipes. beef bacon. My sister lives in Paris and every time that she comes here or I go there most of the suitcase is stuffed with Amora mustard! Free and perfect, (though I donated $10 in gratitude). Thank you! If its not well-seasoned by now, I,t never will be! She has cognac, I have whiskey. Fantastic. wonderful stew and easy made dinner. Served it with riced cauliflower. Finally made it with mashed squash & potato w. butter. I made this yesterday, a wonderful stew that I will add to my favorites! It is sensational and well worth the time on a cold winter day. Repeat with the remaining beef. There is no way to best this recipe..PERFECT as is. Thanks so much for sharing. short ribs bourguignon. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally to . I served over creamed potatoes. Like most recipes, some flavor gets lost in the crockpot. If anyone knows of a NYC grocery store that sells a lot of French goodies like this mustard, Pommery, lentil de puy, etc. A wonderful brand is JACKS Facon, a completely meat product with wonderful flavor. Otherwise followed the recipe to the tee. @SarahR Download AdBlocker Plus and install in your browsers Preferences as an add-on. We also served over wide egg noodles, but would be fine on top of some mashed potatoes or by itself! I used pancetta for the pork, coarse Dijon instead of Pommery, and I had better than bouillon rather than salt-free stock so I kept the salt very light elsewhere. ), left out the cognac and wine (deglazed with beef stock), and used 1/2 cup Dijon mustard/no extra mustards. We all confessed to waking up thinking about the stew this morning I cant wait to eat it for lunch then make this again! Id still like to see another recipe outside of NYT for mustard ragout! Step 1: Chop the beef into 8 large chunks. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I think this will rate high on the happy husband, yummy noise scale! I did not add the last three tablespoons at the finish, and they werent missed. UGH. Perhaps tofu, or seitan or tempeh? I have one defrosting as we speak. And it was just this morning that I announced to my husband that I was officially done making stew for the season NOT. 1/2 cup Cognac (see Note) Thank you for the flavours that will elevate the stew to levels where even the wild game-averse should feel comfortable at our table! Everyone loved it. Worth the workwill be making this one again. Only one rule: Must be a new recipe never before tried. Amazing dish. I believe it can be adapted. Even the two-year-old loved it. Your husband has good taste :). And well Deb says this is the way to do it is pretty much the final word in any dispute about a recipe. Both the husband and I are Dijon fiends so if I make this well probably clean the pot out at dinner. I left half of the bacon in since my whole foods only had lean stew meat, not chuck. I will confess to a few changes because were in lock down and I had to use what I had on hand which was whole grain mustard. I dont own dutch over but used large soup pot and it worked out fine. Been raining here in so CA..Im going to run to the store to pick up what I need then staying inside today and making this incredible dish!! Sear on all sides. Recently we decided to go through our greatest hits- dinners that left us scraping the pan for more. You wont find this at the grocery, but any good butcher should be able to prepare that for you. But, the longer time allows the muscle fibers in the meat to fully collapse and make it tender. We served it over polenta with a bit of cheese and some corn kernels mixed in. Cook until softened but not browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Some people like grains like rice or farro or couscous. Add the pancetta and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. AMAZING!! Maybe not enough fat on the beef? Im dithering on whether to adapt this to an electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot its why I have some beef broth on hand) or a crock pot. Very good, though the meat was still chewy and tough after only two hours of cooking. The first time I made this recipe, I was short about half of the mushrooms I needed, and had no beef stock on hand. Remove solid pieces with a slotted spoon, and save for another use, like your salad, vegetables or, uh, snacking. The first bite received Wows as we dug deeper and deeper into our bowls we celebrated more jubilantly with each gorgeous bite this stew looks deceptively humble but is so totally spectacular. Been meaning to make some kind of Guinness beef stew all season before winters (On the other hand, your chicken pho, stuffing,green bean casserole, fennel salad and cranberry orange rolls all came out with the expected number of servings.) Thanks for the post. I did throw the bacon back in the pot when I assembled the stew and left out the mushrooms and add some garlic and celery. My plan is to leave them out and see what happens, but Id love to know what yall think! My favorite repeat recipes are yours. Oh! I added a dash of thyme but will use fresh next time and will add the mustard in two phases like I should have done. Im just discovering mustard in cooked things meaty. We served it on top of mashed potatoes, and also made your wonderful chocolate stout cake. At least 30 stew recipes have been on my stove. of beef. Its rich, which means it doesnt take much to totally satisfy. Highly recommended. I was finishing up the Kale + Quinoa salad recipe so this simmered about 10-15 min longer than directed. I almost wish it wasnt 80 degrees in Austin. It was still lovely, but not necessary. I happen to live right near Marche du Sud so I went this morning to check it out. We thought it turned out really super delicious. This recipe is definitely one of those, and we made a double batch on Saturday. Amora mustard for those of us not in NY, check your local Cost Plus World Market. Melinda Its total guesswork for me. 1/2 pound is fairly little once cooked down. Gonna make this tomorow ( i think u and I share the same love of dijon:-) What would you serve this appart from pasta? Have a good day! Thanks! I am intrigue by the mustard flavors. It is incredible, and your tips will make it even more so the next time I fire up the Dutch oven! So rich and flavorful. It clearly was not as good as yours. While I dont really miss it all that much there are certain things that I do miss making my mothers boeuf bourgignon, a really good hamburger (turkey is just not the same), and Im pretty sure this is a dish Id add to the list. Hope that helps. although Im sure it doesnt always feel as charming as it looks). Added the crumbled bacon to a spinach and blue cheese salad and also to roasted Brussels sprouts. I covered the Dutch oven entirely and let the carrots continue to cook for another 10-15 before adding the mushrooms. Start (pulling things from the pantry/fridge) to finish (eating) was only an hour, and it was quite delicious. Looking forward to giving pot roast another chance. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl. Proudly powered by WordPress. If necessary, add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan to augment fat. LOVED IT. Five years ago: Whole Lemon Tart Made this the other night and followed all of the steps up to simmering. This stew sounds divine. Looks divine. I followed the recipe for the most part though I forgot the bacon and the shallots. With regards to Stuarts comment (#9), what about using duck fat as a starter? 2 cups unsalted beef stock Thanks for another winner Deb! I think it would be awesome but would like a second opinion. Add the meat in batches, don't overcrowd the pan. 4 tablespoons coarse Dijon or Pommery mustard (see Note) I highly recommend it for speeding up the process. What do you think? I bet you could throw in a meaty white bean too. I used Irish whisky instead of cognac, turkey stock instead of beef, thin egg noodles and no red wine (were beer people). -Liz. I literally cannot wait to make this! Its keeper especially served over oven-baked coarse-grained polenta! Love your recipes! 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into thin strips about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium Spanish onion, sliced 2 cups beef. Deb, Im getting a cat litter audio ad that is playing when I view your site. Cant wait for it to be done. All that was left was chopping the veggies and then simmering the actual soup itself. Leave them there while you prepare the other ingredients, but ideally at least 10 minutes. If you would be so kind to share! Do not pepper it just now, the pepper will just burn in the searing. Luckily, Id started the stew in the morning, so had plenty of time. So uhif someone had, say, an entire jar of bacon fat in her refrigeratorallegedly any idea how much bacon fat is rendered out of the amount of bacon in the recipe? Address: 1136 1st Avenue (b/t 62nd and 63rd). Mmm!! Loved the buttery wide noodles, though a polenta or roasted potatoes also sound like killer suggestions for another time. Swoon ;>). I dont think Id go below 250 for temperature. Salivating, and its only 9am here! Made this over the weekend and it was amazing! Six years ago: Pasta Puttanesca + Broken Artichoke Hearts Salad Add remaining butter to Dutch oven; cook celery and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. I made a whole trip to the store to get all of the ingredients, and forgot the effing bacon, so I used butter for the fat. This one goes into permanent rotation! I can use mustard seed and maybe find dijon without wine, but would coconut aminos instead of red wine and cognac work? You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. The sauce was rich and thick and not too mustardy despite the large amount (and I LOVE mustard.) Just superb thanks for a home run recipe (again!). I did have some mushroom soy sauce on hand, so I added a splash and it seemed to blend in nicely. This is what I now think of when I think cozy, winter meal. Ill pop back in to describe the yummy noises! In a stock pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. I used the following substitutions: GAH love beef stew and have been looking for a new recipe. Suggestions on what to do if you have a husband who wont go near mushrooms? I also substituted rice flour for flour to make it gluten free. Ah! Hosted by Pressable. I can almost hear them now. Next I threw the whole thing into the slow cooker on high for about 5 hours on high, adding sauteed onions and mushrooms in for about the last hour. As a guideline, I wish all recipes, not just baked goods, were given in these units! I made this today, and it was absolutely lovely! I put the pancetta bits back in (couldnt understand why they were left out!). I feel like staying home from work today so I can make it. This is dinner party fare, plain and simple, although I might not wait for my next dinner party to make it again. It was still good. Preparing it the day ahead let me focus on other parts of the dinner at the last minute. Just my opinion! And for small carrots, I think of the skinnier ones sold with the greens on top or newer ones from a market. I would have budgeted my time differently if I had known it would take so long. It wasnt quite the same without them, but it was still wonderful. What a beautiful, full-flavored sounding beef stew. This is the beef stew youd always hoped for when presented with the sad, dry slow-cooker versionslush and rich with a silky gravy. Would the squash play nicely with the mustard, or would it be weird? If you dont have a bottle open, dont fret it. And your New York pictures are stunning as always :-). I could hardly believe it either. Absolutely delicious. I made it in a Pressure King electric pressure cooker which was fine, including the saute function. Made your version, though I was a just a little short on the mushrooms. I followed the recipe exactly except cheated and bought pre-sliced shrooms. This was WONDERFUL! lastly I didnt have cognac or brandy on hand so I deglazed with a little soy sauce. Absolultely. In Belgium one of the national dishes is beef stew. each type) bc my kids dont like mustard. tomato-glazed meatloaves with brown butter mashed potatoes. This sounds wonderful and I am going to try it. 55 is a lot in the Instant Pot, so for people using other types of meat (I used shin), its most likely shorter. Thank you Deb. It was so good we were yodeling in the middle of dinner, and our dogs reenacted the gold medal ice dancing routine around the table while we ate. Thank you! I made this last night and it was delish. I dont eat meat anymore, but when I was younger my mom made a lot of amazing stews from the book Staff Meals from Chanterelle, and honestly those stews were my primary hesitation in giving up meat and now they are the only meat dishes that tempt me. With this dish and the goulash (http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/01/goulash/), I have come up short with what I consider normal appetite sizes and with accompaniments. I made it in late Dec. Its just me, so I froze half the amount in single-servings and it thawed and reheated beautifully weeks later. And I even bake now! It was glorious, and it was great that we had leftovers which tasted even better. Like you two, I am not a huge beef stew fan but my husband is. Many thanks. For the mushroom averse, i think maybe some eggplant/aubergine sauteed in butter might offer a nice alternative. This recipe is going in the rotation for sure, it was a family hit! Since Im low carb, I subbed the rice in the meatballs with finely minced celery root, and skipped the parsnip and parsley root in my soup. OMG!!! Still great. I rendered the bacon and think it adds a special smoky flavor to offset the mustard. My husband has been requesting stew for dinner. I really need to make this! I made this last night. Im making this stew as I type (pretty excited) and thought Id add my two cents regarding stock. Im not sure if thats what youll get out of it, but if you do make it, enjoy! If you dont have a Dutch oven, just use your heaviest lidded pot and watch the temperature so that it doesnt get too hot or scorch at the bottom. I *usually* dont get the same ads as others because they often relate to your browsing history. Also, I didnt add in the red wine or additional Tbsp of mustard at the end..and it still turned out delicious. The only thing I think it needs is a nice crusty bread to help sop up the remaining sauce in your dish because I firmly believe every last bit of this should be enjoyed. Thank you! My husband cannot have alcohol. Terry No reason at all to worry about specific weights when making a stew. Even closer than 62nd street! I cannot rave enough. This looks amazing, and perfect for the miserable winter weather were having. When I think of 2 pounds of meat, Id imagine a minimum of 4 servings and possibly up to 8 if you were eating those 4-ounce meat portions dietitians claim are ideal. I am looking forward to the leftovers too. They seem to have a good selection of egg noodles at Fairway but I have no idea which one would be best! This looks absolutely incredible. I just stir the flour into the meat after it is browned. Still in progress. This is a forgiving recipe. Without it, youll have the same flavor. 1/2 cup smooth Dijon mustard Thank you!! I made this yesterday amidst another freezing cold snow storm in Chicago. Dust beef cubes with flour, and season lightly with salt and more generously with pepper. Great stew I added the wine to the mushrooms and it worked out greatI also slow cooked the stew in a 200 degree oven overnight adding the carrots in the morning and letting it go for another 4 hours. Cant wait to try it again next month with the proper cognac rather than the red wine I used instead. I prepped the night before (chopped the onions/shallot/carrots) and make the dish the next day. Tuck the bay leaves and thyme into the slow cooker with the potatoes. Finally, I entirely forgot to finish the dish with red wine and we didnt miss what we didnt know about. I did not use red wine. Start with 1-2 Tblsp. Add 1/2 cup of barley, three big cloves of garlic shopped up, two chopped onions, and three leeks cut lengthwise and then into segments-use both the white and the green parts. 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