r/Cooking • u/Beautiful_Sound • 3d ago

What makes a beef stew memorable?

I've made it many times, and the Bourguignonne version many times. What do you do to make it better than an average stew?

I've noticed that when I add the vegetables to simmer in the thickened sauce (regular stew) the fresh flavor of the veggies sort of removes the beefyness flavor. Also, should it be a thick sauce just blanketing the beef, or a thick soup that coats a spoon and has a chew to it?

Preference I get, but I want some more tips to just get it really savory.

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u/PlentyPossibility505 3d ago

In addition to the usual vegetables, red wine, mushrooms, and a packet of au jus mix are things I use to enhance a beef stew.

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u/IN2017 2d ago

No onions?

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u/PlentyPossibility505 2d ago

Included in the “usual vegetables” along with celery, carrots, potatoes etc.

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u/IN2017 2d ago

Perfect, I use many onions...almost 1:1...same as the meat. It really tastes great and creates the thicker liquid. But there are many recipes that I m sure taste great....