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07.15.08, 14:02 PM General Topics
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whenever i cook beef stew (even the parts that are know to be tender), it comes out either chewy or dry. i can figure out how to cook beef so its buttery tender. what am i doing wrong? any tips. i have eaten very tender beef even on an airplane, and airplane food sucks. so i know its possible. should i use meat tenderizers, but are those chemicals.? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.15.08, 02:02 PM Flag

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My first thought is that you are cooking the stew at too high a heat. (Other issues: you are using crappy cuts, you are not cutting it properly, not cooking long enough, etc?) Try Alton Brown. He teaches as well as instructs. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:19 PM Flag

are you using a slow cooker? that helps. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:32 PM Flag

how long are you cooking the stew? i followed the instructions on my recipe and it was horrible. i had to double the cooking time and then it was good. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:33 PM Flag

Marinate, marinate,marinate-then low heat,slow cook. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:35 PM Flag

how long should it stay marinated. what do you marinate it in? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.15.08, 02:50 PM Flag