Lazy Beef Stew

Packing Flavor & Umami into a tasty beef stew

The next couple of recipes could all be put under a “Comfort Food” series.

Given the time of year, lower temperatures and less daylight… comforting foods are soul satisfying and should be capitalized on.

This recipe, like the last one, only needs a few ingredients and some quality spices. The Guiness beer brings a ton of flavor as does the dried shiitake mushrooms which can be found at any big supermarket or Asian market.

Use an electric skillet for maximum surface area. If not a couple of browning batches in a dutch oven works.

Another tip: buy beef chuck boneless short ribs when on sale and it’s the same (if not cheaper) then buying “stew meat” which tends be more tough and inconsistent.

Lazy Beef Stew