My family devoured it! Everyone loved it! I love your recipes. Your writing is so good you always convince me to try your recipes. This is the first that really does deliver what is says it will, PLUS. My inclination would be to add more onion or maybe a red onion, but I would like your expertise in deciding. I feel like staying home from work today so I can make it. Made this last night for our decadent NYE dinner. Amora mustard is also carried at Cost Plus World Market. :-) I can imagine making this in a crock pot. Other than that we were faithful and the faithful were rewarded with a sublime meal. Thanks! Thanks again. wonderful stew and easy made dinner. Thank you so much for a recipe that I will definitely add to my favourites! I actually got freaked out by the amount of mustard and didnt add the last 3 tablespoons. Enjoy ! Made this last night and it is now a go-to recipe. I served with the Debs Rustic White Bread, and some broccoli. 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? This will take about 4 - 5 minutes per side. I want to make it, but my SO claims he gets sick when eating any pork product. Incredible. It should be noted that I do NOT like beef stew (too fatty), but I loved the flavor of this. Im glad Im not the only one obsessed! Cooked the carrots in with the onion and shallot After combining the beef stock (better than bouillon! I would be more tempted to serve this with a rich mashed potato, but each to their own. 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. Has anyone been to March du Sud in the Upper East Side? Four years ago: Ginger Fried Rice I will definitely make it again. Sear on all sides. I have one defrosting as we speak. Ive also seen it done with thick grilled bread. This stew is fantastic. Free and perfect, (though I donated $10 in gratitude). I want to try this recipe a couple more times to see if I can get the meat tender, and was wondering what I could try to do differently. For those of us that dont drink, and therefore dont have bottles of cognac or brandy lying around, could we use water to deglaze the pan instead? I love stew. Deb- how do you determine serving size? @ ChristineI hear you loud and clear about the NYT recipe shakedown. I only used a total of 2 tablespoons of grain mustard, and it was just the right amount for us. As the snow fell my dad, my husband and I settled down at the table with heaping bowls of stew. I didnt change amounts of anything, and I changed the process just a bit. I made this for my family last night. I didnt think the Dijon flavor was overwhelming. Wow! Or do you use homemade? I left out the bacon (used 2 tbs butter instead), used brandy instead of cognac and instead of chuck (which was ridicuously priced) used beef brisket. 2009 on smittenkitchen.com | 2009-2023 Smitten Kitchen . Just my opinion! Theres basically no way that Im classier than you. Dont be scared of using mustard, when it is heated it loses its heat and you are just left with the flavour! So, as always, thank you for the wonderful recipe! If this is totally an unfair question because it wouldnt be the same dish, feel free to say so. Close ad . Oops. Holler at me any time you see something you dont like and Ill be happy to do what I can to remove it. Hi Deb ! Thanks! You could also swap 1 tablespoon of the broth with a nice vinegar to add a more complex flavor. Any substitutions? I questioned the addition of the 3 TBL of mustard at the end, but followed the recipe exactly. Finally got around to making this last night. I used this for a Live Action Roleplaying feast for around 75 people. Step 2: Add the finely chopped onion and cook until tender. I just added the mushrooms, mustard, and wine at the end and cooked the whole thing on saute for a few minutes more. Ive made it on the stove and in the slow cooker. Hubbie loved it too! Cook until softened but not browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Im kind of obsessed. I made this last night. Add more oil if needed. And it was just this morning that I announced to my husband that I was officially done making stew for the season NOT. I didnt feel that the beef or carrots needed more time than stated in the recipe. I am a Dijon fanatic. What a fantastic, full, potent flavor. Whisk to blend, then return meat and onion mixture to pan. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. I love it when people make yummy noises. I plan on making this beef stew this weekend. Love all your street shots. If you let it stew long enough, the bread completely dissolves and you are left with a nicely thickened stew. Put the whole thing in the oven at 300 for 1.25 hrs instead of the stovetop simmer This stew is fancy. tomato-glazed meatloaves with brown butter mashed potatoes. Thanks again! You have a great blog and sense of humor. So you can set the heat to 3 or 4 and go away for hours, knowing its safe. Thus: Mine are usually for J.Crew and Madewell and then kids sneakers but mostly the first two. I made this recipe a couple of years ago and my reaction was exactly the same Never having been much of a beef stew fan, I was completely, utterly floored. My question is the meat stew meat at the store looks scary & wrong somehow do I just cut up my own or if I use the stew meat will it be ok (ie not a stringy, chewy mess?) I made this last night, substituting brandy for cognac. I used garlic because I didnt have shallots but will use shallots next time because I love their sweetness. To double the quantity of this stew, should I double ALL the ingredients? The mustard flavor in this is delicious and not at all overpowering. Step 1: Chop the beef into 8 large chunks. So delish I am a lamb-lover, and it worked beautifully in place of beef, and like Marianne above I used a bit of dry vermouth because I couldnt bear pouring the very last of the cognac in. I have made this dish now twice almost exactly as written and my beef always comes out SO tough. Thank you, thank you, Deb. Sadly I dont have cooking gas (no stove or oven) while my building is make some emergency repairs, but Im looking forward to making this on my induction hot plate for Rosh Hashanah. A few notes: If you dont eat pork, keep in mind that its used here a little bit as a background flavor but also as rendered fat to brown your meat in. Love snow! This dish is good without it, too. YUM!!!! My husband, a traditional stew lover, hovered around the stove nervously. Thank you so much for this recipe. Thanks. Perfect for the snowstorm weve had here the past few days! I made this for company and it was delicious. For those of us who would vote differently! 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. Thanks a million, Deb. Even closer than 62nd street! Alas :). I might also serve over baby roasted potatoes next time. (I fear it will cost a lot more than the 78 centimes though). For 8 people, how would I adapt the recipe? This will now go into our rotation of meals. Im making my moms meatball soup tonight to remedy the snow, but this is definitely bookmarked to make next! When I serve this to company, I always get raves. Can this wonderful recipe be made in the IP.? Sadly, they found it inedible. Thank you! oven-braised beef with tomatoes and garlic. simple, essential bolognese. Category Stew. My entire family ate it (since I only stirred the mushrooms into the bowls of those who would eat them!) oh yum. I added more cognac too. My family are not huge mushroom eaters any veggie you could recommend substituting? Thanks for this recipe. I will make again! It was still good. It was DELICIOUS!! I picked up a large (15.5oz) jar of it for only $3.99 today! Any suggestions on making this without the cognac and wine (or any alcohol)? And I cant find any place else in the recipe for the remaining 3 Tbs coarse Dijon. I made this yesterday, it was FANTASTIC. After reading the other comments, i did this, which turned out perfect: I foresee a future full of this stew, and desperate scramblings for similar-but-different recipes so I can mix it up a bit. We made this for a snowy winters day and it was incredible. My husband would have chosen the same dish yours did, hands down. Id like to cook this in the oven and will be doubling the recipe. My husband is gluten-free so im always searching for good flourless recipes. (Julias Boeuf Bourgignon has been my go-to standard for decades. I will have to add this in the next time around and see how the tastes change. Hi Deb! A wonderful brand is JACKS Facon, a completely meat product with wonderful flavor. I used Irish whisky instead of cognac, turkey stock instead of beef, thin egg noodles and no red wine (were beer people). 1/4 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin. Do not pepper it just now, the pepper will just burn in the searing. Dear Deb, Simmer 5 minutes, then taste, and adjust seasoning. Three years ago: Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive Oil Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love your blog, Deb. Add stock, smooth Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon coarse or Pommery mustard. none of my family members thought this was mustardy and I put in the full amount. Finally when I added the mushrooms, I added the juice too. OMFG. Was so excited to make this for my family. And I love the idea of it being the act of cooking that feeds us :), this really looks delish.. a keeper for sure. I wasnt sure how long to cook the alcohol off before adding the stock-I probably did less than a minute as I was afraid it would burst into flames! @SarahR Download AdBlocker Plus and install in your browsers Preferences as an add-on. Made it for a stay-in New Years Eve dinner, making it again tomorrow night for good friends. Thank you! candy pork. I did use cognac it was $8 for a little bottle so I may try next time with the $3 little bottle of brandy. He also threw in some par-boiled baby red potatoes; YUM! It was my turn this pass weekend and I did make this recipe. Some improvements: replace the suggested Buddweiser by dark abbey (and Belgian ;-)) beer (Leffe Dark, Westmalle Tripel, Ename) + be sure to add some dark chocolate pearls (or a small piece) to the stew (for colour and taste, it works!). Add the meat in batches, don't overcrowd the pan. Spectacular was the review from my guests. Judging by the rave reviews, this is on the schedule for our first (FINALLY!?) 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. Thanks, Deb! I guess Ill just have to keep making this until I get my browning technique perfected. I usually dont comment but this was SO good! Dust beef cubes with flour, and season lightly with salt and more generously with pepper. Spectacular! Delish!!! What a keeper! Save the crock pot for mediocre stews, this one deserves the tender love and care of the stove. 1/4 cup red wine (see Note). 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). About how much would you recommend I add? I did add a few sprigs of fresh thyme and a fresh bay leaf and kept the lid closed for most of the time the meat was braising. I tried this (my first SK recipe) as written except that I didnt add the wine at the end and I like potatoes in stew, so I just added about two red potatoes, peeled and diced. Ours was very lean and didnt release much fat, so I think it just added to the expense without adding much flavor. This looks incredibly delicious. Wow, I think I will love the addition of dijon in this. three-bean chili. (Though I think its best with yellow mustard.) I have been searching for a great alternative to a traditional (read: boring) beef stew. I *usually* dont get the same ads as others because they often relate to your browsing history. beef bacon. I am guessing the mustard adds flavour to a stew the way a splash of balsamic does? With the 2021 Artic storm bearing down on us in N.O., wasnt able to get to the store for more mushrooms. and asked for more. Decent quality for less than $5 for 1/2 pint. skirt steak salad with blue cheese. Skipped the red wine finish as we didnt have any open. Add the carrots in a single layer over the beef, followed by the potatoes. Were you able to find it in the city or do you have a trusted website you might share that carries it? If so, what would be your recommendation for defrosting/warming when we are ready to devour? I cant wait to have the leftovers tonight! I also added in a spoonful of tomato paste for some umami flavor the mushrooms would have given. Once heated, add cubed stew meat. 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. This looks absolutely amazing. And about 1/3 cup mustard because I was worried about using so much of it.but it mellowed in the cooking and was delicious. And still, this might be the best beef stew anywhere ever. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef and veggies are fork tender. I did have some mushroom soy sauce on hand, so I added a splash and it seemed to blend in nicely. Although this recipe will be made again! I did not add the last three tablespoons at the finish, and they werent missed. 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. When we redesigned the site in 2016, we added additional comment features. The beef was fall-apart tender and the carrots were soft, though I did notice that the beef rendered out a LOT of fat. How to Make Beef Soup (Kharcho): 1. I made this last weekend and Im here to report that if you dont have cognac, bourbon (Makers Mark) works just as well! For everything. As I sauted the mushrooms I heard thyme calling, so I threw in some sprigs. Dear Deb, Any suggestions for someone who thinks this sounds amazing but hates mushrooms? Salivating, and its only 9am here! I also subbed bourbon for cognac BC my husband drinks expensive cognac and I didnt want to use so much. The regular digital subscription doesnt allow access to recipes. Allie Just barely, as in, its quite close to the original. The lower the better. I sprinkled some on top of each serving of stew, because bacon. I cant wait try it. French butchers secret: Instead of using beef chuck, try making the stew with a lesser known cut, the rump tail (French: aiguillette de rumsteak). Absolutely delicious. Thank you! I followed the directions quite closely (I think I only deviated in terms of letting things brown a bit more than the directions instructed) and they were quite good. I could hardly believe it either. Delish, think you! Thanks Deb! Five years ago: Whole Lemon Tart Oh! Its cost was less than $15.00. Ive learned that my idea of a serving size is much smaller than others so I try to give a range. I cannot rave enough. Id still like to see another recipe outside of NYT for mustard ragout! (Oh and I used pork belly and left it in, because everything is better with bacon.) However, if Im riffing from someone elses recipe, as I did here, I default to their serving suggestion. I did skip the bacon and used olive oil instead. Mid-price brandy gives the stew a bitter flavor. The flavour is layered and complex. I wont lie I inhaled deeply. I pretty well followed the recipe exactly as written and would recommend this stew for a nice cold weekend of cocooning. Where is the note regarding the Brandy and Red Wine? Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches. A slice of bread, smothered in mustard. Would you recommend using a fruit liqueur, like kirsch or something more like a dry red wine? Even though I used a 1lb bag of small carrots, they were still pretty crunchy by the time the 30 minutes was up. 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! If I cooked it in the oven after browning, what temperature and how long would I keep it in for! I followed the directions perfectly, but the beef was like shoe leather. In addition, I am generally a big fan of the dijon, shallot, butter mixture but the end result of this was like eating Grey Poupon with a side of beef. Theres always this one percent of instance when the post features a meat-heavy dish, but the pictures of this dish look so good that I wonder if this dish can be made vegetarian nonetheless. I dont think Id go below 250 for temperature. This was delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I cant believe that much mustard works. Thanks. :). Its 15 degrees today in the Ny/Nj area- this should be on the table tonight. "Over the years I learned a lot about what makes beef stew really delicious," Ina says. We added scant-by-1-Tbs measures of both mustards and were surprised to find it isnt overwhelming in the slightest, and instead offers richness and flavor without being a dead give-away as a mustard bomb. I made this last night, with a few alterations based on time and pantry.and it was wonderful. I made this today, and it was absolutely lovely! The beef was tender, gushing with flavor, and the broth was so rich, buttery, and tangy that my wife and I could not stop tasting it. Recipes. 10/10. chickpea and kale shakshuka. Goodbye bland, runny sauce, tough meat and mushy vegetables. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl. Headed out to dinner with friends soon, and I want to lick my iPad for an appetizer! Next time I think I will saut the mushrooms first in the dutch oven, and set them aside until adding at the end. Anyway, I will say that the first time I made it, I used the red wine, and the second time I didnt have any, so I left it out. Can anyone think of a suitable substitution for that first ingredient, salt pork / pancetta / bacon? 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. @ Sapna Notes are above the ingredient list. Also, this may seem weird, but this was a fantastically fun recipe to make. I picked up a large jar (440g or 15.5oz) of Amora mustard for $5.99. Ive always subbed chicken or beef broth instead for the liquid volume. Thus, if youd like to skip it, just start with a tablespoon or two of butter or olive oil instead. I have Grey Poupon, Maille, Edmond Fallot and then decided to order more of that Amora that we liked so much and a Pommery too. It was delicious, though I missed the extra vegetables from my standard recipe. I put the pancetta bits back in (couldnt understand why they were left out!). My roommate and I have lived together for about 3 years and are ardent smitten kitchen followers/ devotees. The beef was so tender. This recipe is phenomenal. His one comment was: more gravy would be even better! I let it simmer an additional hour, as I was using a very tough cut of meat. The 2nd time I made it, I used the diced bacon in the stew, and I think I like it better that way. We served it on top of mashed potatoes, and also made your wonderful chocolate stout cake. Everyone in the family loved it. Everyone loved it. This was, sadly, a pricey flop. I LOVED this recipe and he was like, Of course its good, its beef stew. Anyway, this is in the rotation. Suggestions on what to do if you have a husband who wont go near mushrooms? Lower heat, cover pan partway, and simmer gently until meat is very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. short ribs bourguignon. It wasnt quite the same without them, but it was still wonderful. Thanks so much! Cant wait to try it again next month with the proper cognac rather than the red wine I used instead. more broth? However, I did add the bacon bits back into the stew then left out any additional salt. I would make it again with those changes. But you wont have the same body to the sauce. I made this yesterday on the stovetop with a le creuset large round flat pan on an ancient electric range. What an amazing beef stew. Pour the red wine mixture over the beef. This is almost as if steak Diane married beef stew. We dont drink for religious reasons, and it is really helpful to have tips from the chef on making those substitutions. 1 large leek or 2 small leeks, white and light green parts, diced (1 cups) 2 carrots, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves (2 minced, 1 grated to a paste) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons. Deanna, Ive noticed that a lot of newer ovens dont have good, low, simmering burners. Looks like a hybrid of the two. Im always scouring your site for recipe ideas and have long wanted to tell you about Hudson & Charles but it wasnt until I made this incredible stew that I just had to leave a comment, and so had an excuse to mention it. I like the recipe, in no small part because it feels homey and a bit traditional. The dijon/cognac combo is a winner. Add Cognac to the empty pan, and cook, stirring, until the bottom is deglazed and any crusted-on bits come loose. This stew sounds divine. I did have a problem with my summer getting a little out of hand and cooking off a lot of the liquid while I was with my littles (Im sure youre familiar with the predicament :-). Sprinkle flour over the meat and toss again. I bet potatoes would be fine, but Im always looking for something a little more interesting. The carrots were yet a little crunchy but Ill ass them with the meat next time as others suggested. Cognac vs. brandy: The difference in price is huge, but Cognac wins. Oh well, I guess you cant get them all right! The flour is supposed to improve browning, too. One year ago: My Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits Deb, I was just wondering if we could still get the same flavour without the shallots as Im sensitive to anything in the onion family? Add the liquids. Making this vegetarian Wouldnt a mushroom, carrot, and maybe parnsip or Jerusalem artichoke stew be wonderful? 3 thumbs down for too much mustard. Id love to make this for a winter dinner party. Terry No reason at all to worry about specific weights when making a stew. Thank you Deb! (Shucks on having a cup of cognac sitting around!) Hope that helps. I made this yesterday in the crockpot and it was awesome!! So salt first, Id suggest a teaspoon to start with, then flour. I am a good home cook but I am not a great home cook. Im not a huge mustard fan so I was a bit skeptical (ok, scared!) (made with jarred morello cherries) It was seriously a perfect meal!!! each type) bc my kids dont like mustard. 2 pounds beef chuck, in 1-inch cubes I was a little scared of the mustard, so I used 2/3 the amount. 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 ;). Reheat gently; flavor is often better on second day. I made one addition parsnips. I added some whole baby onions (golf ball sized) part way through. Very good, though the meat was still chewy and tough after only two hours of cooking. This dish seems perfect for Valentines Day, and a cold winters day like today! The graininess was not ideal and I was starting to panic midway when it was overwhelmingly mustard-y but it balanced out in the end. Thud. Season steak with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Went well with the salad as that had a Dijon dressing, but isnt too overpowering. Thank you Deb! Richard Shallots have a lovely flavor, an almost garlicky mild onion. So this is why some chuck steak found its way into my cart yesterday at the market. I needed something exciting but still within classic winter fare and this was it. 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. Some people like grains like rice or farro or couscous. Oh you just made me jump. Made this last night with a few changes and it was DELISH! I think I found this weekends dish. I cannot wait to taste the flavor of the dijon in the stew! The colors in all the pictures you post look so vivid that I just want to run to the grocery store and try to cook the dish right away! As a guideline, I wish all recipes, not just baked goods, were given in these units! It lends an interesting complexity, I find, and also has no salt. To serve, I spooned this over hearty scoops of Debs brown butter mashed potatoes oh my lord. I ate the stew with mashe potatoes but now theres a piece of baguette crisping up in the toaster oven for mopping up the rest of the sauce. Jesus. Thank you!! I dont want go go broke but I also dont want anything that would ruin the entire dish. Can you please suggest some alternatives to the cognac and red wine? 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. My husband and I are in the same boat- we grew up with crock pot pot roast, and remember how tough and boring the meat, potatoes and carrots were. Ive been dying for something like it. I made this for the second time today. Brown the beef: Preheat a skillet on medium-high heat with oil then brown the beef on all sides. 2 cups unsalted beef stock Not too mustardy at all. Re, noodles Theyre 365 Brand (Whole Foods brand) extra-wide or wide egg noodles. I thought I had the perfect stew recipe (Allan Bays daube orange peel, bouquet garni, half red wine half beefstock) but Ill happily cheat on it for all this mustard! 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. I am still using one that was my grandmas, and is 99 years old! Served with fresh thyme as a garnish. my friends and i have all been making this recipe recently what a small cooking world it is!! :( I made a couple mods to your recipe (a little less mustard, half the amount of beef, and half the amount of carrots) but nothing that I think would affect the tenderness of the meat. We served it with fresh homemade sourdough bread and roasted brussels sprouts. Really tender meat. 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