Cream Stew
Nora Said:
Can I put Parmesan Cheese into Cream Stew?We Answered:
I don't see why not. I'd grate the cheese and add it to the stew towards the end of the cooking time. I just made a cream sauce and I added the grated Parmesan cheese at the same time I added the cream. Good luck.Angela Said:
Can you freeze a stew with cooked potatoes in?We Answered:
Yes you can freeze the leftovers even with potatoes in.Stews and Curries become much tastier after they have been frozen, much richer flavour
Container or freezer bag will be fine.
When you defrost do it in the fridge over night or 24 hours til it is cold not frozen, then reheat (oven or microwave)
Potatoes should hold their shape if reheated in the oven but a microwave may make them explode.
Meat products should be kept for a month (2 at the most) in the freezer
Natalie Said:
What else should I add to my beef stew?We Answered:
Some barley cooked in the broth would be good, or some green beans would be delicious, too. You can add left-over vegetables such as corn or peas for more nutritional value, and diced tomatoes give beef stew a nice flavor. Don't forget to experiment with fresh herbs and spices such as oregano, basil, minced garlic, etc.Be careful if you're using dried and cooked beans such as Navy or white because sometimes their flavor can be overpowering. Try a bite of them with a little stew mixed in to see how they will affect the overall taste.
Terri Said:
Stew Meat recipes, other than stew or stroganoff?We Answered:
You can buy a hand grinder and grind your own chili meat also.Pressure Cooker Stew Meat With Sauce for Mexican Rice
For Pressure Cooker
2-3 lbs cubed lean stew meat (no fat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
For Sauce
water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 dashes cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 green pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 bay leaf
1 (3 ounce) can diced green chilis (optional)
Add all pressure cooker ingredients, stir so meat is coated.
Put lid and seal on.Put gauge over steam vent.Turn heat to medium high to raise pressure to 15#, turn heat down so the pressure is regulated. Cook 15 minutes at 15 pounds pressure. Note: 20 minutes and the meat gets a little dry if there are no bones. Take off burner and let set until there is no more steam. Drain meat and save the juices. When meat is cool, freeze. You may use for stroganoff, stew, flour & season and braise for gravies with boiled noodles or chop for pulled beef sandwiches. Add water to the saved juice tomake four cups of sauce. Add the remaining sauce ingredients,salt, chili pepper, cumin, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika & bay leaf to a four quart saucepan. Add the diced pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or the green pepper is starting to get soft.Cool. Freeze.
Note: This sauce is for 2 cups uncooked rice. When ready to make Mexican Rice, thaw the sauce in large saucepan low heat.When thawed, bring to a simmer, add rice, stir, then cover, on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leave before serving. Add more hot sauce if desired.
CHUCK WAGON STEW
1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1/2 pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced
3 potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
1 (28 ounce) can barbeque baked beans
Place the beef stew meat, sausage, and potatoes into a slow cooker, and stir to distribute evenly. Spoon the baked beans evenly over the mixture. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or cook on High for 4 to 5 hours.
Italian Stew
2-1/2 lb Beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 Carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cn Whole tomatoes, cut up (28 oz)
2 c Water
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Italian seasoning
2 ts Instant beef bouillon
1 c Uncooked mostaccioli or other pasta
Directions:
Brown meat in slow cooker on top of range or skillet on medium heat. Transfer pot to base or meat to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except pasta to cooking pot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook at Setting #3 for West Bend or low in others for 7 - 9 hours OR at #5 or high for 3 - 4 hours. Increase heat to high (#5). Add pasta and stir to blend. Cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes until pasta is done.
VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
2 quarts tomato juice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
3 potatoes, cubed
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Pour tomato juice into stock pot. Add vegetables and potatoes. Simmer. Meanwhile, brown beef in skillet; then, add to simmering juice and vegetables. Add parsley, oregano, basil, and salt and pepper to taste; stir. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally.
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Joan Said:
What exactly is shortening and can i use butter or margarine instead? Recipe for the white creamy chicken stewWe Answered:
In goods made with flour there are long chains of protein. These are similar to the long muscle fibers in meat. The shortening, and fat in general, is used to cut or 'shorten' these to make a softer texture. Think of shortening as the meat tenderizer of the baking world.margarine is basically the same thing as shortening. Butter flavored crisco on toast? mmmm. yummy. You can sub margarine for shortening.
Is the shortening used in this recipe for making a roux? You can use any fat for a roux, veggie oil, olive oil, pan drippings (my personal favorite) butter. Remember that oils have different temperatures that they burn at. Its called the smoke point. So crank up the heat and put in whole butter.