tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post116192048930285934..comments2024-02-05T13:57:04.506-05:00Comments on Chez Mégane: My Favorite Beef StewChez Meganehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10643734264145937047noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-13237865700031264742011-02-20T12:48:12.879-05:002011-02-20T12:48:12.879-05:00michelle, I used store bought beef broth in a pape...michelle, I used store bought beef broth in a paper container. However, a demi-glace sounds amazing. I'm sure you could tweak it with whatever you have. If using a demi-glace, I'm assuming you could use water to thin it out.Chez Meganehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643734264145937047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-19565755328105027782010-08-05T18:46:33.218-05:002010-08-05T18:46:33.218-05:00Hi, a few questions..how does the stew freeze? I ...Hi, a few questions..how does the stew freeze? I am wondering about the taste of the potatoes. Secondly, what is used for a beef broth? A remi? Or demi-glace? Sounds delicious, and I really need a recipe that will freeze well.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446202524102657773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-65339259686224738252010-07-08T15:59:51.696-05:002010-07-08T15:59:51.696-05:00Making the stew right now...
I used the onion and ...Making the stew right now...<br />I used the onion and garlic from the marinade for the saute. I was too lazy to cut an onion and thought, hey, there's an onion that's already cut and marinated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-3325594794400892002010-03-30T19:32:38.564-05:002010-03-30T19:32:38.564-05:00Wonderful- my Russian mother taught me a great tri...Wonderful- my Russian mother taught me a great trick that I'll share here. Instead of cubing the potatoes, add small whole potatoes to the broth as it begins cooking. When the stew is finished and still simmering, ladle the potatoes in a large spoon and break into wonderful little uneven bite-sized pieces with a fork. Something so simple, yet the difference is incredible- I never knew WHY her soups/stews were so amazing until she shared this with me in my late 30's. Now you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-56810588965642947752009-01-21T19:08:00.000-05:002009-01-21T19:08:00.000-05:00I'm trying this recipe tonight, so I can make it t...I'm trying this recipe tonight, so I can make it tomorrow. It sounds divine :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-14228196915670160562007-04-12T20:32:00.000-05:002007-04-12T20:32:00.000-05:00Hi! Thanks for your comment! After the stew is fin...Hi! Thanks for your comment! After the stew is finished, eat a bowl =) and let the rest cool down closer to room temperature, then cover well and freeze at that point. Take it out and let it thaw about 1 day in the fridge, or defrost it in the microwave. Pour it into a saucepan and heat slowly until the stew simmers and serve! Hope you enjoy it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210140338750290070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-42534635927843313642007-04-12T13:14:00.000-05:002007-04-12T13:14:00.000-05:00Sounds delicious!! At what point do you freeze it?...Sounds delicious!! At what point do you freeze it? And when you want to serve it, what are the steps? Defrost overnight? Oven? You're a wonderful grand daughter! Thank you for sharing this recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-1169045170445216872007-01-17T09:46:00.000-05:002007-01-17T09:46:00.000-05:00Hi MEGAN! Great topic, congratulations for the blo...Hi MEGAN! Great topic, congratulations for the blog too... greetings from the 1st italian bbq fans community <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.carnealfuoco.it/sito/sezionimasterview.php?SezMID=4" REL="nofollow">carnealfuoco.it - tutto per il barbecue ricette foto community</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-1162336244793193502006-10-31T18:10:00.000-05:002006-10-31T18:10:00.000-05:00Jennifer - Thanks! I hope you can try this one.Lis...Jennifer - Thanks! I hope you can try this one.<BR/><BR/>Lisa - We must think alike! And thanks =) I try!<BR/><BR/>Genie - I hope you'll let me know what works well for you - I'm always looking for improvements!Chez Meganehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643734264145937047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-1162309459894446272006-10-31T10:44:00.000-05:002006-10-31T10:44:00.000-05:00Megan,I meant to get over to comment on this earli...Megan,<BR/><BR/>I meant to get over to comment on this earlier...and am just now getting back to it, but I wanted to tell you that this sounds amazing. I'm definitely going to try it soon. Boozy stew? I'm all over that. <BR/><BR/>Also, I don't know why it has never occurred to me to marinate the meat before making beef stew. That's such an obvious fix! I always end up covering by adding tons of salt and wine...but have never been particularly happy with how my stew has turned out. Thanks for the excellent tip, and I'll let you know how my recreation of your recipe goes.<BR/><BR/>:-) Genie<BR/><A HREF="http://www.theinadvertentgardener.com" REL="nofollow">The Inadvertent Gardener</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-1162068030932476842006-10-28T15:40:00.000-05:002006-10-28T15:40:00.000-05:00Oh, and what a good granddaughter you are, making ...Oh, and what a good granddaughter you are, making all that delicious comfort food for your grandparents!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01970997615781244805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-1162067968887229282006-10-28T15:39:00.000-05:002006-10-28T15:39:00.000-05:00That looks amazing. I am going to have to try mari...That looks amazing. I am going to have to try marinating the meat first -- and I'll have to try your recipe. It's funny because I made beef stew last Sunday and was also looking to make something different from the bourguinon. I never got it on the blog though. <BR/><BR/>Anyway -- bon appetit!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01970997615781244805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062672.post-1161973875380705682006-10-27T13:31:00.000-05:002006-10-27T13:31:00.000-05:00What a sweet idea -- food for your grandparents to...What a sweet idea -- food for your grandparents to freeze! The stew sounds fabulous. I'm with you on fall -- some of the best comfort food comes from my kitchen this time of year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com