Stewing Techniques: Cooking Chicken and Beef to Perfection

What is the best way to cook a stewing chicken or frozen beef? Discover healthy recipes using stew meat that go beyond traditional stews, focusing on tenderizing techniques and preserving nutritional value through slow cooking.

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Healthy Recipes With Stew Meat That Aren't Stew

Published Nov,14 2018 | By Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN

Stew beef is often a butcher's special at the grocery store, but if you're not in the mood for stew, you may bypass it for a pricier cut. While it's true that the chunks of pre-cut meat are characteristically tougher than a sirloin or roast, cooking them in the slow cooker renders them tender.