Beef stew is great—I have nothing against it. There are times, however, when I want something a bit quicker or a bit more flexible, but I also want to use up that package of stew meat I already bought ...

Whether you're looking for a slow cooker beef stew, a surprisingly speedy pressure cooker homemade beef stew, or unique beef stew meat recipes with off-the-beaten-path flavors, you've come to the ...

After eight hours, the meat was still firm, so I allowed additional time for its collagen to dissolve. Two hours later, we ...

In this stew from Berkeley’s Chez Panisse Cafe, olives add a savory depth to the tomato and red wine base. You can prepare this on the stovetop or in the oven. Season the beef with generous amounts of ...

Like many frequent cooks, I think of menus by season. Like most frazzled moms, I think of simplicity. And so in our home, it is the season of the stew. True, Southern California winters are so mild as ...

Truth be told, I had another recipe planned for today’s column. But, then, I happened upon J.P. McMahon’s Irish beef stew. Interesting, I thought, but really, does the world need another Irish recipe?