[Josy]

It will turn out fine Lee although if you wanted it to thicken up quite a bit you should have browned the beef with some flour.

I wouldn't have used celery though I can't stand the stuff.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Josy

It will turn out fine Lee although if you wanted it to thicken up quite a bit you should have browned the beef with some flour.

I wouldn't have used celery though I can't stand the stuff.

I was going to just stir some gravy granules in when it's nearly ready? Do you think that'll make it too salty??

My freezer AND oven have broken so I'm trying to do everything on the hob!

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I was going to just stir some gravy granules in when it's nearly ready? Do you think that'll make it too salty??

My freezer AND oven have broken so I'm trying to do everything on the hob!

Nah that should be fine.

[Ammi]

..or add some red wine if you have any, Lee...

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..or add some red wine if you have any, Lee...

This. Great tip. Forget the tinned tomatoes and add any kind of wine.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..or add some red wine if you have any, Lee...

I know a lot of people won't believe me, but I have no wine! I've got vodka?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I know a lot of people won't believe me, but I have no wine! I've got vodka?

Vodka stew

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I know a lot of people won't believe me, but I have no wine! I've got vodka?

...vodka stew might be interesting...

[Ammi]

..the kids would sleep well tonight with it anyway Lee...

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..or add some red wine if you have any, Lee...

Originally Posted by Lee.

I know a lot of people won't believe me, but I have no wine! I've got vodka?

My kind of cooks.

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I was going to just stir some gravy granules in when it's nearly ready? Do you think that'll make it too salty??

My freezer AND oven have broken so I'm trying to do everything on the hob!

It sounds delicious as it is, without the gravy granules. If you want to make it that bit more filling make some dumplings to go in for the last half hour. All you have to do is mix 4oz flour, pinch of salt, pinch of mustard (if you have any) 2oz suet, or if no suet use butter. Mix with about 6 tbs cold water (add chopped fresh herbs for really nice dumplings) and put them on top of your stew. Then put a lid on and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

It sounds delicious as it is, without the gravy granules. If you want to make it that bit more filling make some dumplings to go in for the last half hour. All you have to do is mix 4oz flour, pinch of salt, pinch of mustard (if you have any) 2oz suet, or if no suet use butter. Mix with about 6 tbs cold water (add chopped fresh herbs for really nice dumplings) and put them on top of your stew. Then put a lid on and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.

Hope Lee tells us how she gets on with that.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Hope Lee tells us how she gets on with that.

I shall try the next time.. And keep you informed