On Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:34:30 -0500, Omelet wrote:

> In article
> >,
> donny > wrote:
>
>> Hi. I just read a recipe for braised beef cheeks in red wine. After
>> browning the beef, pot is deglazed etc. Beef is put back in and red
>> wine and stock added. Baby carrots are added at this time as well.
>> Question: The stew must simmer a couple of hours at least. Will the
>> carrots not turn to mush?
>
> If I worry about cooking times. I'll cook veggies separately.
>
> I steam carrots for 18 minutes in the microwave then add them to the
> finished dish.

but then you would miss *any* flavor exchange. i think it would be better
to add them later in the process to avoid mush.

your pal,
blake