How to Make the Best Stew: Portuguese-Style Beef Stew and Quinoa and Vegetable Stew (Vegetarian)

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Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Portuguese-Style Beef Stew. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of prepared pesto. Then, gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews the worst gadgets of the year. Finally, test cook Becky Hays reveals the secrets to making the best Quinoa and Vegetable Stew.
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I agree with you on this one ! "

[@mariaazevedo1747]

I'm from the town where that meat stew originated from. While the recipe is good, you usually add clove into the bouquet garni and the garlic goes in with the onion not separated. People also use a decent amount of lard and leave the stew going for at least 5 hours in low heat. Additionally, if you add quartered potatoes into the liquid in the last hour and a half of cooking they'll taste amazing. Good effort, though! It looks amazing!

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I really love the brand comparisons, and that stew recipe is so simple - you would be silly not to try it. The quick gadget reviews are always appreciated, too.

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[@mitchellmanor1970]

the pesto at costco is the best. you will find it in the refrigeration section

[@johanneskletzmeier877]

I'm from Germany and I tried the Quinoa and Vegetable Stew. It was really tasty! Had to play around with the measurements but thanks to your video it worked great. :)

[@TechVistaHub369]

"This Portuguese-Style Beef Stew is pure comfort in a bowl! The rich flavors of tender beef, potatoes, and a medley of spices make every bite a taste of Portugal's culinary tradition. Perfect for a cozy family dinner on a chilly evening!"

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Hello, the Portuguese soup sounds so wonderful. Thank you. I am a vegetarian who on rare on occasion will eat fish, shrimp and some beef like a delicious hamburger. I always watch your shows.

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[@connieduplessis3921]

These both look delicious! As always thank you ATK!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Costco refrigerated pesto is amazing. That would have been the winner if you had included it. It blows yours out of the water and I know that because I used to buy Buitoni until I tried the Costco version. Sometimes, I will even add extra basil to it and I really can't tell it isn't homemade.

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Yeah! A full episode! Gonna try the quinoa stew.

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11:45 "...a jus." "...bless you." I found that amusing.

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both recipes look great..eager to try them, thank you!

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[@sharonattruia]

Costco's Kirkland Pesto is amazing. I wish you would have included that in your list of tester pestos

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Awesome recipes, i will try them.

[@guyward69]

Oooooo that quinoa and veggie stew look really yummy...I used too watch you two on P.B.S . So glad I’m a subscriber :) cheers!

[@glowy555]

I made the quinoa stew- It was pretty awesome, but I'd recommend adding more than 6 cups liquid (let's say 7), adding more cumin/spices at the end, and no frozen peas. The peas are the only flavor that just doesn't seem to match the rest of the soup. (Or maybe my frozen peas were old?) try it!

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Looks yummy I'm try this recipe

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You ladies always teach md so much. Yum, stew.

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Know what works really well for mashing potatoes - a cheap pastry cutter. The multiple lines help break down the potato very easily.

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I use one to chop the boiled eggs for egg salad, too. Winner-winner.

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Yes to both recipes...

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These sound so yummy!!

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I find that blooming spices doesn't actually affect the taste of the end product that much, it just gives you that initial aroma which is, admittedly, quite wonderful. And the last time I bloomed spices, everything in my apartment smelled like said spices for a week. I packed clothes to go home and they all smelled like chili.

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When I eat, I watch you cook. p.s. Julia, I love the look on your face!

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Good dinner stew like soups hahaha for dinner with my lovely American family in law , Good job always , Thank for your help ^^

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I like the idea

[@suefrack2958]

I didn't know about having to rince the quinoa, so maybe I'll try it again. Thanks

[@Isabella66Gracen]

Just a note: quinoa is NOT low in carbs. People will often say that, but it is not accurate. It has as many carbs as white rice. The benefit is it has the highest nutrition of all the carbs. And it raises blood sugar more slowly than other carbs.

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Love love Becky!

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I will be trying these two stews

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Take on birria. Mexican goat. I'd love to learn while you break down the recipe. I'm sure I would learn from it. You are all amazing.

[@johnbergeron3486]

Portuguese beef stew looked good and easy to make

[@Forevertrue]

I hate to spoil their commercial but I found a couple of pestos even at Walmart that were wonderful. I have them all the time. I didn't know about rinsing quinoa. I guess I will try it. I really like this channel. Thanks for this.

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Hello! And I love you ladies!

[@kevansmith5511]

That quinoa stew looks so good. Definitely going to make it.

[@wiibaron]

Just add some chicken and you got something.

[@fourthgirl]

I'll leave off the avocado. Everything else looks great!

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It's nice to hear that term without the fart reference for a change too.

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

HA! I'm serving a stew on Saturday ... and I have planned to make it tomorrow on Friday! It will taste even better by design! :D

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So glad you are adding vegetarian and vegan recipes.

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Made the quinoa stew and its delish!!!!!!!!!!!

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GETTING MY SOUPS READY

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Thanks....enough said!

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Love stew.❤️

[@dishmurphy5754]

Anyone know if the onion, beef, wine ratio & cook time/theme would work for other spices & red wine? It really looks easy & flavorful. Thx

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I’m a Lisa fan!!!

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2:59 Boning knife instantly turns into a chef's knife...pretty smooth _cut_ lol

[@Joseph1NJ]

The quinoa dish looks great. I was expected a little fresh citrus at the end, maybe a spritz of lime?

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I better watch this quick before it's blocked in my country

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Why would they block it in your country?

[@effervescentsloth5132]

For anyone wondering about Costco pesto-they’ve clarified in the past that they don’t generally include anything from Costco in their reviews, as it’s a membership grocery that doesn’t exist in all cities. They’re going for the brands they think anyone in the US may be able to get a hold of.

[@fredtrexler6518]

Would this work with a slow cooker?

[@Epulor1]

Loved the pesto tasting! Now I know what to look for. 🙂

[@DabneyFountain]

Yes, two greT recipes.

[@jenniferlloyd7482]

As a vegetarian, I greatly appreciated that recipe for Peruvian stew! More vegetarian and vegan recipes would be great! :)

[@BravingTheOutDoors]

Look for a channel called: 'cookinginrussia'. Specifically a video called: Moldavian Braised Vegetable Sauce. And its corresponding video: Moldavian Eggplant Parmesan

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Jennifer Lloyd I agree! I’m vegan and have always loved this show. Have you bought their vegan recipe book? It is absolutely FANTASTIC!

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I have not, didn't even know it existed! Thanks for the tip!

[@hui80]

is there a substitute for white wine for the beef stew?

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Anything with Lisa gets a 👍🏻

[@kathrynhenry2836]

ATK gives a recommendation for the best pot holders, but you all use kitchen towels instead.

[@gena7359]

I will be making both of these...but no cheese on the quinoa vegetable stew, for a vegan meal :)

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The Portuguese stew looks great. So does Bridget's hair.

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Post more please!!!

[@75triviaguy]

An alternative to the bento device is a left over plastic fruit cup. You may have to go through a few brands to find one that fits your mason jars but they are cheap and reusable

[@aiercooledengine]

Could you substitute Portuguese lingueca for the chorizo?

[@CarnSarnit]

The quinoa board has sleeper agents everywhere.

[@kirsten8693]

We don't eat pork, what would be a great sub for chorizo?

[@antoinemichaels4909]

Spanish chorizo in a Portuguese stew. Portuguese chourico may have been a better choice. looks good though

[@picarotto]

I've never seen an Alcatra recipe with chorizo, Portuguese or otherwise. Usually instead of chorizo we use smoked slab bacon. It adds a lot of fat but you let it rise to the top and spoon it off.

[@rumncurry]

Could I use this recipe with goat and chicken sausage instead?

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I want those white bowls!!!!! where did you get them?

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Got mine on Amazon. Very affordable.

[@laronthomas9980]

I want to try that recipe of buffalo cauliflower bites how do I make it

[@connieavila7683]

I love your show but the portuguese Alcatra don’t have chourizo the best alcatra is from Terceira Azorez look it up

[@TitoTimTravels]

The stewed beef looked good, but it is missing some veggies to really call it beef stew, for me anyway. I would add the beef to the quinoa stew and call it a meal! 😎

[@thomasbernecky2078]

think the Alcatra needs a bed of polenta or mashed?

[@gomski]

Lisa looked like she was shaking a different kind of gadget (not used in the kitchen) at the beginning of her bit.

[@sophiecooks09]

I'm so making the quinoa stew yumm

[@edchun1]

The best pesto is the Kirkland brand at Costco. The best and it’s not close.

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One of the reasons I enjoyed ATK was their focus on technique and facts. I still like that aspect. I'm not a fan of the 'color commentary' that worked its way into the show. This is much better than the previous episode.

[@tarjei99]

I'm still going to brown the beef in the pressure cooker.

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hola! :D

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Hello.

[@richardengelhardt582]

Don't bother buying ready made pesto. It's easy and quick to make, variable, and so much better.

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

Julia I’m shocked that you don’t make your own pesto.

[@infin1ty850]

"Mashing potatoes is a chore" lol, what?

[@franciscom431]

There is no Portuguese beef stew called alcatra, and Portuguese do not usually use cinnamon at all. Alcatra is the name of the cut of meat only.

[@juju63m22]

Our family soaks the meat in wine overnight, slow cooks it with mint and broth, served with bread and boiled potatoes.

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