Why we ate beef stew (not steak) growing up

Published about 16 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

My husband's heading to Ghana soon, and the other day he mentioned wanting to get a good steak while he's there. I had to tell him, "Babe, I don't think that's really a thing there."

It got me thinking about how I grew up. We didn't eat steak. If we had beef at all, it was in stews, portioned out so everyone got some, stretched with a flavorful gravy, served with rice or vegetables. That way, a little bit of meat could feed a lot of people and still feel like a full, satisfying meal.

Here are three beef stew recipes that do exactly that:

beef stew in bowl with spoon picking it up

🍲 Stovetop Beef Stew – Hearty, tender chunks of beef in rich gravy. This one's a classic for a reason.

🍲 Jamaican Oxtail – Fall-apart tender, deeply flavored, and one of my most popular recipes ever. Worth the wait.

🍲 Vegetable Beef Soup – Not a stew, but ya know, still good. Loaded with vegetables and tender beef. Stretches the meat even further and makes a complete meal.

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One of the best ways to cook a stew and soup is in a heavy-bottomed pot. I love this one because it's matte black and looks gorgeous, but it also does a great job of retaining heat for my long cooks. It's also reasonably priced compared to some other similar pots.

Let me know which one you try! And thank you for taking the time to read my newsletters, try my recipes, leave comments, and provide feedback. I truly appreciate it.

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Happy Cooking,

Tanya Harris

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