The stew is a streamlined version of a Julia Child recipe for Beef Burgundy. Her original is just ridiculous, with all sort of last-minute additions and incredibly time-consuming pearl onions. No Way! But you’ll see below that I don’t let you just dump everything into the crockpot and hope for the best. (You can also do this in the oven.) I give you . . .
Soups/Stews
An Easier Julia Child-ish Beef Stew
I hope to add a better picture the next time I make this. It’s a great family dinner, but it also works very well for company, especially if you want to have a make-ahead meal. I made this for an after-church Sunday lunch and it was great.
Two Great, Unusual Chili Recipes
Who doesn’t love chili? I assume that you have a standard ground-beef-with-kidney-beans recipe that you rely on for a quick weeknight supper. The following two work well for some kind of special occasion when you want a casual vibe. Both are truly great.