A cast iron dutch oven works wonderfully for beef stew because it can ... it will interfere with the cooking process. Not only does this affect the temperature of the stew in the pot, it can ...

While I am still a big crockpot fan, I am loving learning to cook with a dutch oven ... beef stew in the fridge. Once thawed, microwave or heat on the stove until it is at a safe temperature.

She said: “Normally, beef stew needs to be cooked slowly in a slow cooker or the oven to get that tender beef and rich, savoury gravy. “However, the instant pot or pressure cooker speeds up ...

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. For the beef stew, heat the oil and butter in an ovenproof casserole and fry the beef until browned on all sides. Sprinkle over the flour and cook for a ...