On 29 Nov 2003 22:47:01 -0800,
abdul rahim > wrote:
> crockpot does a nice job of softening up the beef, carrots, and potatoes, but
> what can you add to flavor beef stew?
>
> tastes kind of bland with just salt and pepper. any spicing/flavoring ideas? thanks

I like minced garlic and chopped onion in mine, thyme, a bay
leaf, tomatoes or a couple Tbsp. tomato paste, maybe a good slosh of
red wine.

Ariane