That's what I thought. I'm just worried that I've put too much liquid (stout and beef broth) in the stew pot, and it won't thicken enough.
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Atropa - Nov 01, 2006 1:13:07 pm PST #6820 of 10001
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Vortex - Nov 01, 2006 1:19:38 pm PST #6821 of 10001
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That's what I thought. I'm just worried that I've put too much liquid (stout and beef broth) in the stew pot, and it won't thicken enough.
you can solve that three ways
1- just remove some of the liquid (give it some time though). Save for another use.
2. remove a ladleful of liquid, add a teaspoon of flour or cornstarch to the liquid. Stir to combine, then add back to stew.
3. remove some of the potatoes, mash to pulp with a fork (you can add flour or cornstarch here as well), and add back to stew.
I'm actually having leftover beef stew from this weekend. First, I made a stock of sorts with leftover beef ribs and mirrepoix. Then added beef, carrots, onion and celery.
I don't add the potatoes until the last 30 minutes or so, they get too mushy, IMHO.
Atropa - Nov 01, 2006 1:20:52 pm PST #6822 of 10001
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1- just remove some of the liquid (give it some time though). Save for another use.
I think I'm going to do this, because I'm almost *certain* I put in too much liquid. Off to find a container ...
Cass - Nov 01, 2006 1:22:16 pm PST #6823 of 10001
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Mmmm, stew... I don't usually even like stew but it sounds delicious right now.
Vortex - Nov 01, 2006 1:28:04 pm PST #6824 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I think I'm going to do this, because I'm almost *certain* I put in too much liquid. Off to find a container ...
you can use it as a base for another soup, or for cooking rice along with a beef dish. mmmmm.
Sheryl - Nov 01, 2006 1:43:16 pm PST #6825 of 10001
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Ok, so I have a baking question. The recipes I have for banana bread and pumpkin bread both call for Crisco. I'd rather not have the trans-fats Crisco brings. What can I substitute for solid shortening, and at what ratio?(i.e. how much of the substitution per cup Crsco)
amych - Nov 01, 2006 1:45:57 pm PST #6826 of 10001
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Butter, same amount.
Topic!Cindy - Nov 01, 2006 1:47:28 pm PST #6827 of 10001
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Jilli, if you make dumplings, they suck up much of/thicken the broth, too.
Jesse - Nov 01, 2006 1:50:54 pm PST #6828 of 10001
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Jilli, you can also simmer until the meat is done, then take it out and boil down the liquid. Again beware of overcooking the veg, though.
Sparky1 - Nov 01, 2006 1:53:23 pm PST #6829 of 10001
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Sheryl, Crisco makes a non-transfat version. [link]