The Perfect Stew For a Stormy Day

By
Steve S
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Every time the weather turns, we crave stew. The stormier it is outside, the deeper the crave, so we thought we’d gather some recipes to help you make sure you have ingredients for stew at home when the weather starts turning. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, scroll down to the bottom for a vegan-friendly option. Keep warm!

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Rainy day in London so decided to cook my Guinness & Beef Stew. The smells coming from the stove make me love rainy Autumn… Here's the recipe. INGREDIENTS 25g butter 150g bacon lardons or pancetta 300g shallots, left whole 1kg stewing beef, cubed 400g mixed wild mushrooms 1 litre stout, such as Murphy’s or Guinness 1 bouquet garni Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD Preheat the oven to 160°C/ 325°F/gas mark 3. Put the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. When the butter has melted add the bacon, followed by the shallots. Cook until golden brown and transfer to a large casserole. Add the beef to the frying pan, season with salt and pepper and cook until browned all over. Transfer to the casserole. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for two minutes. Season to taste and transfer to the casserole. Return the frying pan to the heat and use a whisk to scrape off all the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan (this is where the flavour is). Pour in the stout and continue to whisk for another minute; this process is known as deglazing. Pour the stout and pan juices over the beef and vegetables in the casserole. Add the bouquet garni, cover the casserole and cook in the oven for two hours. Check the seasoning, take out the bouquet garni and serve with creamy mash or roast potatoes.

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Beef and Guinness Stew

This is a traditional Irish stew, straight from the emerald island, a place that knows what it’s like to cook in rainy weather. If you don’t have Guinness available, any stout would do, but make sure to get beef suitable for stew: lean, trimmed, and cubed.

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Cookbook Recipe👇Slow Cooker Italian Short Rib Stew (Paleo, Whole30) __ Here’s one of my favorites recipes from my upcoming cookbook, The Mediterranean Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook. This savory dish combines Italian flavors & short ribs for a hearty stew. Pre-order👉 https://amzn.to/2OoQI12 (click link in profile). __ Slow Cooker Italian Short Rib Stew 🔸Ingredients 3 lbs boneless beef short ribs cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, quartered 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, diced 28 ounce no-salt diced tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp dried thyme 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 🔹Instructions Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Cook high 3-4 hours or low 6-8. 🔻I haven’t made this in the Instant Pot yet hence why there aren’t instructions for it. . . . . . . . . . . . . #fitslowcookerqueen #slowcooker #slowcookermeals #slowcookerrecipes #cookbook #italianbeef #mediterraneandiet #crockpot #crockpotmeals #mediterraneanfood #crockpotrecipes #pressurecooker #comfortfood #stewrecipe #pressurecookerrecipes #whole30 #whole30recipes #whole30approved #whole30life #whole30dinner #iamwhole30 #shortribs #januarywhole30 #paleofood #paleo #paleorecipe #paleolifestyle #beefstew

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Italian Short Rib Stew

While we don’t think of comfort food as healthy or diet-appropriate, this recipe fits nicely as part of a Mediterranean Diet.

Vegan Stew

For many people, it’s hard to imagine a satisfying and comforting soup without any beef or animal products, but vegetables can be transformed into a delicious stew without much hassle. Make sure you have a variety of mushrooms and beans, and some (vegan) red wine, and you’re well on your way!