It turns out the secret is not an ingredient, but a technique. Searing your beef—preferably cuts like chuck roast, short ribs ...

When you sear larger pieces of meat, there's less surface area releasing moisture, which means better browning and more of ...

Here's what you need to know to get the best beef stew every time. I pity the fool who brings fists to a knife fight, knives ...

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For the coldest wintry evenings, tuck into a rich beef stew with fluffy dumplings to warm you right down to your toes. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. For the beef stew, heat the oil and ...

The Guinness in this beef stew not only adds a deep, rich flavour but gives it a deep colour too. To intensify that flavour even more, I add smoked bacon.” To make the mustard, put the yellow ...

What cut of meat is best for Boeuf Bourguignon? The classic cut for this comforting stew is chuck: a relatively inexpensive cut of beef that's well-suited for braising and other long cooks because ...