Comments on Deep South Dish: Homemade Southern Beef Stew

Thank you so much Frances!! I do try to write my r...

2011-02-24T14:25:00.564-06:00

Thank you so much Frances!! I do try to write my recipes somewhere between the beginner & the seasoned cook & hope that I don't insult anybody along the way!! I really appreciate you coming back by to leave such a sweet comment. Thanks so much for being a loyal reader!!

*Apologies if this is a double post, Typepad is be...

2011-02-24T07:12:03.408-06:00

*Apologies if this is a double post, Typepad is being uppity*

I made this stew today, and Mary? There are no words. I must offer you my first-born!

This site has really become my introduction to Western cookery. I'm pretty confident with Asian and Middle Eastern food, but I was a bit reluctant to try Western cooking as I thought it would be a bit bland. Hah! Foolish, foolish me. Each time I make something from this site, I am proven (deliciously) wrong.

Thanks so very much for this site, Mary. I only started cooking last year, and your recipes are so clear and the photos so instructive, I've never been left tearing at my hair and wondering how exactly to beat something GENTLY, or cook til "ready".

Thanks Rachel and welcome!! Love the addition of V...

2011-01-25T18:48:35.297-06:00

Thanks Rachel and welcome!! Love the addition of V8. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop back by and leave a comment - I appreciate that!

Absolutely fantastic! I added a wee bit of V8 jui...

2011-01-25T17:30:15.930-06:00

Absolutely fantastic! I added a wee bit of V8 juice, maybe a 1/3 cup, just because I had some. I LOVE this recipe, so glad I found your blog! <3

Made this tonight. It was really good! I do sugges...

2010-12-05T20:02:05.429-06:00

Made this tonight. It was really good! I do suggest using regular beef stock...no low sodium. I used 1 low and 1 regular and ended up having to add about 6 more turns of salt anyway. This was a winner. A little time consuming but well worth it.

Thanks so much Stephy! I'm so glad y'all e...

2010-11-16T12:24:54.161-06:00

Thanks so much Stephy! I'm so glad y'all enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a comment. HUGS!!

I didnt follow this recipe exactly but I did use t...

2010-11-16T00:26:37.466-06:00

I didnt follow this recipe exactly but I did use the better than bullion and chuck roast instead and it came out amazing! Thank you so much for posting

Hey Jennifer! The Better than Bouillon I buy at go...

2010-01-07T18:14:17.287-06:00

Hey Jennifer! The Better than Bouillon I buy at good old Walmart. I can't recall if they carry the SYM seasoning, but you can substitute pretty much any another Cajun or Creole seasoning - like Tony Chachere's. I just prefer the Slap Ya Mama blend and I'm lucky enough to find that at a local Louisiana based market called Rouse's.

Mary, What store do you shop at? I live in MS too...

2010-01-07T12:30:10.997-06:00

Mary,
What store do you shop at? I live in MS too- (Brandon) and I went to find the better than bouillon and slap yo mama and cound not find either. This was at Kroger, have not checked Wal-Mart. Thanks!

Perfect comfort food!

2009-12-15T16:43:11.436-06:00

Perfect comfort food!

This is a great looking stew... stew over rice is ...

2009-12-15T09:34:39.978-06:00

This is a great looking stew... stew over rice is a great combo

this is a keeper!

This is perfect looking stew, Mary; just what I ne...

2009-12-15T08:12:49.746-06:00

This is perfect looking stew, Mary; just what I need today with our artic front moving through! It's cold! Stew is one of my most favorite cold weather dishes-perfect comfort food it is!

What a super recipe! Looks like we have some coole...

2009-12-15T05:27:51.740-06:00

What a super recipe! Looks like we have some cooler weather headed our way so I may have a chance to finally make something hot and comforting!

This has everything that I love in a beef stew! It...

2009-12-14T22:08:39.866-06:00

This has everything that I love in a beef stew! It looks delicious and I dig all of those spices! I bet it made for such a satisfying meal. Sort of jealous right now...we had grilled cheese for dinner.

Uummm..looks yummy Mary, kinda like after you eat ...

2009-12-14T21:22:10.258-06:00

Uummm..looks yummy Mary, kinda like after you eat it, you gonna need a nap!

Mmmmm that looks delicious! Am making this tomorro...

2009-12-14T20:28:11.733-06:00

Mmmmm that looks delicious! Am making this tomorrow!

Looks really good Mary. I made a pot roast the oth...

2009-12-14T20:28:09.497-06:00

Looks really good Mary. I made a pot roast the other day. You know, I never used milk with corn starch to thicken. I'm going to try that next time. Thanks again for the Pom. It is great, and may not make it into a prepared dish I like it so well!