Stew

[sad old git]

hello all you good cooks. I want to make a steak and kidney stew as opposed to a pudding, can anyone advise please such as what vegetables to use,what type of stock (oxo cube), and cooking times, I believe the slower the better and what are the best kidneys to use with this dish?. Relying on your expertise......Thanks

[valerieb1254]

Hi,
I coat the steak and kidney in flour and brown it off first then cook it just in water for as long as it takes, then thicken it with gravy granules. As for the veg I use,
Carrots
Swede
leeks
Celery
I cook the veg separate.
I cut them about same size ( chunky ) then steam them, then when the meat is nice and tender add the veg and add some frozen peas. But be careful not to overcook your meat or it wiil fall to bits.

[valerieb1254]

Sorry forgot, I always use Lambs kidneys.

[billearly]

I would also add an onion to the meat .

[theonlyone]

If you are using beef shin it needs to be cooked slowly , I normally put it in to a casserole dish in the oven with ,beef oxo , onions and any type of root veg that you fancy. Cook it for at least 2 hours on low , when it's nearly done thicken it with cornflour or gravy granules . You can cook it on the hob but you have to make sure it doesn't burn !!!

[valerieb1254]

Thanks billearly, forgot the onion.
Val.

[sad old git]

Very many thanks to you all

[shaneystar2]

Buy yourself a slow cooker and do what all the above say ...you can just chuck it all in and let it sozzle all day and it will come out mouthwateringly tender and tasty .
A slow cooker is the best bit of kitchen gear ever invented .