14 Reviews of Best Beef Stew

From: Graybert

On Jan 29, 2002

I made this on the weekend and we loved it. hubby and I are big stew fans and this one rated right up there! I used red wine as I did not have Port wine on hand and it turned out great! I was a little apprehensive about the horseradish, but wow did it make a great difference! Thanks Dorothy!

From: Polar Bear

On Oct 14, 2004

Highly recommended. I have been sticking to a beef stew recipe for 1 year now, but my family liked this a lot I will have to make it often from now on. Temperature, cooking time were all okay and the odd mix of ingredients - rutabaga, head of celery, etc. infused the traditional beef stew with better taste. I used high quality Spanish red wine. The addition of creamed horseradish made everything taste much better than the usual beef stew. Who´d ever think horseradish tastes good in a stew. I always thought it would be too strong in a stew, but it turned out so well. Thank you so much Derf, we will make this again and again !

From: keeney

On Mar 13, 2005

I loved the consistency of this beef stew - not too "soupy". I added one package of sundried tomatoes which worked very well with the other flavors. Thanks, Derf!

From: shonni11

On Nov 27, 2006

This is a great recipe. It's almost identical to mine except I add a couple of tbs of brown mustard to mine. The combo of the horseradish and mustard is WONDERFUL!! Give it a try. WTG on this recipe.

From: texan patzee

On Mar 11, 2005

this way a new way to prepare stew meat . it was excellen. the flavor was unusual and delightful. thanks for the change in pace.....patsy

From: Mrs. Moon

On Jan 28, 2007

Great stew! It smells absolutely fantastic while cooking. I used some leftover merlot and cabernet for the wine. I also left out the mushrooms. It is a bit of work, but well worth it. Thanks for sharing!

From: purdyman

On Sep 20, 2006

The recipe was pretty easy and the results were terrific. The only thing I added were peas. The Port wine gave it a very slightly sweet flavor though I'm sure a good red would have been fine as I could have drank the red with the meal. Thanks Derf

From: Katherine in Alberta

On Mar 25, 2007

This had such a wonderful flavor & the taste was perfect! Thanks for sharing. Katherine in Alberta

From: Nova Scotia Cook

On Apr 1, 2007

Thought we were going to be eating trout today for supper (first day of fishing season), but DH didn't catch any. No matter, thoroughly enjoyed making and eating your stew instead. The only thing I didn't add was the horseradish as I didn't have any. Whenever I used to visit my grandparents as a child and they served up beef stew they always had "dough boys" to go along with it and I now do the same. I like them for sopping up the gravy. Great recipe and will be making again. Thanks Derf.

From: Elly in Canada

On Jan 28, 2008

A delicious stew Derf, I know it would be even better with wine! I used beef broth this time. I did not add the celery or potatoes, I made dumplings DH's favourite! A great flavourful meal on a cold winter day.