Moms Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Many people who live outside the United States have asked me "What is V8"? V8 is simply a vegetable juice blend. The main ingredient in V8 is tomato juice. Twelve ounces (355mL) of tomato juice may be substituted in this recipe. This is a very simple recipe with very simple ingredients. No fuss, no drama.Just easy comfort food to make your belly happy on a cold day.

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  • @Awebreeze-zm3st
    @Awebreeze-zm3st Před 4 lety +31

    There's something special about a man sharing moms recipe's. It makes a mom proud. Good job, recipe looks wonderful.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +5

      I always loved my mom's cooking. Thanks very much for watching.

  • @ukulelekitten15
    @ukulelekitten15 Před 2 lety +47

    Loved the simplicity of this... You didn’t waste our time watching you chop vegetables, or cutting & flouring the meat. You trusted that we just “get it”. Nice and laid back, concise, succinct, easy to follow = relaxing. Thank you!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 2 lety +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching!

  • @furiogiunta1451
    @furiogiunta1451 Před 6 lety +706

    Nice, simple, to the point, no loud music, no sassy catch phrases or unnecessary things! Just no b/s get to the point kind of video and recipe. This is how it SHOULD be done! Props to you Greg you are a good ole boy the world needs more people like you. Thank you for your video and recipe from Phoenix Arizona! :)

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety +23

      +Furio Giunta Thanks very much for watching. I appreciate your kind words. I've gotten a lot of negative comments on this video. Thanks very much!

    • @letishporter5666
      @letishporter5666 Před 5 lety +14

      Right! To the point! Perfect!

    • @cindyfrench3451
      @cindyfrench3451 Před 5 lety +21

      The ones that talk too much make me nuts!

    • @cindyfrench3451
      @cindyfrench3451 Před 5 lety +9

      I plan on using this recipe this week, love the Lea & Perrins W. Sauce

    • @PHOEBUSDANCER
      @PHOEBUSDANCER Před 5 lety +4

      Furio Giunta you don’t have to put others types of videos down to praise this one. Some of us like those other videos. Watch the videos you like and skip the others. That simple.

  • @sextoncardew903
    @sextoncardew903 Před 4 lety +40

    Dear Greg, I am quite old and remember when mom was making a beef stew back in 1945. I was playing outside with my brother and still recall the fantastic fragrance (smell) of mom's stew. I am 85 and made a stew for my middle-aged son the other day and he loved it.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +8

      That sounds like a wonderful memory. Thank you very much for watching.

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt Před 3 lety +1

      Does a bay leaf impart any flavor? Or is it just part of a cooking ritual?

    • @robbiet8583
      @robbiet8583 Před rokem

      @@FrankGutowski-ls8jt think a bay leaf is strong tasting. I use leaves from a Baay Rum ?tree in the yard next door, with thier blessing of course.

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt Před rokem

      @@robbiet8583
      I never detect a scent. Other dried herbs, yes.

  • @zoeemiko8149
    @zoeemiko8149 Před 4 lety +16

    For those who have always wondered what the spices combination used in the beef stew flavoring packs are it's : Salt & pepper, onion powder, paprika, celery seed, dried basil, oregano, rosemary, garlic & parsley and a little Cayenne pepper. My mum used V8 in her stews also. It adds a wonderful flavor. She also added a tin of stewed tomatoes & a tablespoon of tomato paste. Rather than using flour to thicken as many do she used cornstarch because it doesn't alter the flavor. I make this stew now and my family has always loved it. Of course mine is a garden sink type.. any leftover or needing to be used veggies go into the pot along with the staples.

  • @a1orski
    @a1orski Před 5 lety +60

    When I was a kid this was peasant food and mom made it quite often using cheap cuts of beef.Today there ARE no cheap cuts of beef and it is a gourmet meal.Great job!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +6

      I'm fortunate to be able to afford most anything I care to eat, but I prefer the peasant food I grew up eating. Thanks very much for watching!

    • @madmikemadmike2175
      @madmikemadmike2175 Před 3 lety +1

      where i live in canada beef cutlets are 27 cents a pound.

    • @southernmediator8919
      @southernmediator8919 Před 3 lety

      @@madmikemadmike2175 what part of the 'beef' are in those 'cutlets' at 27 cents a pound? That's what I would be asking, gross. You know they can call a weeny 'beef' no matter what part of the cow it's made with, maybe Canada is 'liberal' in what they can call 'beef cutlets'.

    • @southernmediator8919
      @southernmediator8919 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gregmccutchan. fun fact, back in the day, in the 'south' they called 'lobster' the same thing, the 'help' used to eat it. They got the last laugh because now a 'king of the tank' at PaPa's in Houston runs around $110.

    • @johnkulpowich5260
      @johnkulpowich5260 Před 2 lety +1

      I grew up on peasant food. I'm 75. So there was something good in there

  • @lydia5684
    @lydia5684 Před rokem +7

    We used to have a crock pot years ago an 8 quart now we have a 4 quart. Used to do beef broth and saw yours for V8 never thought about it. Making this Tuesday. Your recipe is exactly mine, well done.

  • @goldkhw
    @goldkhw Před 5 lety +3

    I have a crockpot that I have never used because I just needed some instructions and here they are. I'm going to double up on the carrots and the potatoes and the V8 and add some peas and dried sage and thyme. It will fill the pot I'm sure but now I know to just put it on high and let it do its thing. Tomorrow, I'll finally get it out of the box. I think I have to wash it first. That was putting me off but I'll do it. I hate cooking. This is going to be an "event" for my husband. I hope my son shows up after work. He won't believe his good luck either.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      I hope you give it a try. Crockpot cooking is very easy. Thanks very much for watching!

  • @sunnyblueskies6505
    @sunnyblueskies6505 Před 5 lety +29

    I work 12 hour shifts and am ALWAYS looking for super easy, hearty, tasty recipes I can prep ahead of time and eat quick when I’m at work. THIS IS PERFECT! Thanks so much - my mouth was watering the entire second half 😁

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +3

      I hope you give the recipe a try. Thanks very much for watching!

    • @josephvolpe688
      @josephvolpe688 Před rokem

      Where is the actual recipe so I can copy it?

  • @robertanderson1457
    @robertanderson1457 Před 4 lety +19

    I've made this a few times before and it turns out perfect! Follow the recipe and u cant go wrong. It's in the crockpot right now and my house smells delicious. Best recipe for stew ever! Thank you for sharing!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +3

      I'm very happy that you like the recipe. Thanks very much for watching !

  • @Vdubin64bug
    @Vdubin64bug Před 6 lety +264

    I followed your recipe to a "T"... Let me first thank you for the upload, as I now have it saved in my phone for future use.. I was really bummed out, only do to not getting anymore than a sample of it.. My family devoured IT !! My wife mentioned the great taste of the tomato base, not knowing exactly what it was, as I prepared it in the early morning hours when everyone was asleep.. It turned out excellent !! I'm going to have to make a larger batch in the future or tear it up while the wife and kids are away !! Thanks again.. It was freaking AWESOME !!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety +18

      +Vdubin64 Thanks very much for watching. I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe. I hope they will save you some stew next time!

    • @rickchapman4240
      @rickchapman4240 Před 4 lety +5

      Maybe make it when the wife and kids ain't home, (more for you??). Just saying.....

    • @valariebrooks7778
      @valariebrooks7778 Před 3 lety

      do you have this recipe uploaded so I may print it out?

    • @Vdubin64bug
      @Vdubin64bug Před 3 lety +1

      @@valariebrooks7778
      No, I believe that I just noted the ingredients in my phone.. I don't have anything set up for download.. I may not even be able to find where I made my notes at this point.. I'm sure that they are buried.. I'm thinking that this was a few years back at least.. Wish that I could be of more help..
      Thank you for the response

  • @kimchi8022
    @kimchi8022 Před 6 lety +218

    "this may be a teaspoon....ohhh who knows" Love it! lol that's exactly how i cook.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety +11

      Thanks very much for watching and subscribing!

    • @stargatefever
      @stargatefever Před 5 lety +4

      Me to looked like 2 or 3 tbsp

    • @temims
      @temims Před 5 lety +6

      Its stew! A little bit of everything and no rules! I have some Elk in the freezer and this is how I plan to honor the grand animal this fall. Well done. And I love to put V8 Spicy in my chili!

    • @cynthiavalentin4671
      @cynthiavalentin4671 Před 4 lety +1

      My thoughts exactly!!!😍😊😍

    • @bettyfloyd1802
      @bettyfloyd1802 Před 4 lety

      9Greg McCutchan

  • @zoeemiko8149
    @zoeemiko8149 Před 6 lety +153

    The only thing I can see this is missing is a couple bay leaves. The browning of the stew meat is a personal choice. I've made it both ways and each have their advantages. Thanks for the video Greg. You did your mum proud!

    • @mrmedallis
      @mrmedallis Před 5 lety +6

      Zoe Emiko oh yes. Bay leaves. Thank you for the reminder. This is gonna be gooood.

    • @ebuff57
      @ebuff57 Před 4 lety +7

      You never see Gordon Ramsay using Bay leaves or Bobby Flay using them. The pros don’t use them and I don’t either.

    • @bipedalbob
      @bipedalbob Před 4 lety +15

      @@ebuff57 well la de dah.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +3

      La de dah?

    • @bipedalbob
      @bipedalbob Před 4 lety +5

      @@gregmccutchan. yup.

  • @lyndamallory3963
    @lyndamallory3963 Před 4 lety +13

    Sitting here at home with Presidents Day off from work. Saw your video and then proceed to make your stew, I even had all the ingredients in my house. It is in the crockpot right now. Thank you so much, on take out for dinner tonight, thank goodness 🥰😁🌻

  • @danna140
    @danna140 Před 3 lety +5

    WOW....that was easy. Iam a single Dad and I gotta feed two kids so thanks for sharing your Mom's recipe !👍🇺🇸

  • @Forevertrue
    @Forevertrue Před 6 lety +149

    I brown off the meat. But you are right and God Bless your mom for doing her job and you for carrying it on.

    • @briandesjardins728
      @briandesjardins728 Před 5 lety +10

      not browing the meat is kind of sacrilegious lol

    • @novembersky3749
      @novembersky3749 Před 4 lety +1

      yup mom who shares : )

    •  Před 4 lety +4

      Wondered why he didn"t brown it too. Holds in the juice of the meat.

    • @joejones5653
      @joejones5653 Před 4 lety +1

      @ I bought extra meat. I am trying it exactly the way the video shows it. From what I see by the finished product you really don't need to brown the meat.
      if i don't like it this way next time i will brown the meat first. Everybody has different tastes and styles.

    • @smellyellow
      @smellyellow Před 4 lety +1

      Joe Jones How did it turn out?

  • @justifiedlife1595
    @justifiedlife1595 Před 5 lety +3

    Good solid recipe. You can always add a can of beef broth, and saute the floured beef, if you want more flavor. Also, saute the veggies with olive oil for more depth of flavor.
    Most gals from this time, had no idea of these techniques to make a recipe even better. My mom had the worst watery beef veggie stew, but hey, dad loved it!..but I was always telling her it wasn't rich enough, thick enough, and had little flavor. So I learned to use better ingredients, and techniques when I got older. I never asked my dad to compare them though!!! RESPECT for mom please!!!!

  • @steveschatz6256
    @steveschatz6256 Před 6 lety +38

    Never thought of using V8. Sounds like a good idea

  • @sunnyblueskies6505
    @sunnyblueskies6505 Před 5 lety +2

    I work full time, 12 hr nights as a critical care RN - I need recipes that are easy to make while I sleep, and can be frozen and heated up quickly when I take my break. This recipe is THE BEST! I’ve already had requests for it - the aroma in the break room is amazing and I feel so lucky I’m the one who’s enjoying it! I added mixed diced sweet peppers and threw in some corn - I’ve always liked corn with gravy 😁 THANK YOU, GREG! Thank your mom for us, too 🤗

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      I'm so happy that you enjoy the recipe. Thanks very much for watching!

  • @carolcaudel255
    @carolcaudel255 Před 3 lety +2

    I've been using V8 in stews & soups forever.
    A great addition that makes sense

  • @agnieszkamelin8674
    @agnieszkamelin8674 Před 7 lety +76

    Thank you for sharing your mom's recipe. I just made it and it is yummy! Greetings from Poland!

    • @mrmedallis
      @mrmedallis Před 5 lety +2

      Agnieszka M Hello native land from Ohio. USA. God Bless.

    • @gregory46236
      @gregory46236 Před rokem

      My mom was born in Slovakia. Loved their Gulash

  • @bipedalbob
    @bipedalbob Před 4 lety +8

    Being over 60 and eating stew since I was a kid, I've had it many times, by a lot of different cooks, just finished a big howl of this and with out a doubt this was the best I ever had, the V8 just makes it the best. Do not scrimp on that, it makes it so much better.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks very much for watching!

    • @sunnyfields1567
      @sunnyfields1567 Před 4 lety +1

      That’s good to know!! It looks so delicious! We hygrometer through with fires and smoke. It’s now raining. Perfect stew weather.

    • @bipedalbob
      @bipedalbob Před 4 lety +2

      @@sunnyfields1567 I think the V8 juice is the magic ingredient.

    • @sunnyfields1567
      @sunnyfields1567 Před 4 lety +2

      I’m excited to try it! This and some cornbread! Yummy!

    • @bipedalbob
      @bipedalbob Před 4 lety +1

      @@sunnyfields1567 never had corn bread, I've heard of it but never had it

  • @duncancameron3616
    @duncancameron3616 Před 5 lety +7

    Great recipe, Greg. As far as those criticizing its simplicity, I'd say firstly that if you feel complication is necessary for something to be good then you're not as much of a foodie as you think you are, and secondly that if you're in a family situation like ours in which everyone works a lot of hours then you view simple and straightforward recipes as a gift. Looking forward to trying this, although I'll probably end up doubling it in order to not have to cook for a couple of days, LOL. Thanks again!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +3

      In my opinion, most of these "foodies" who criticize videos like mine are the same people who survive off of frozen microwave dinners and fast food drive thru burgers. Cooking doesn't have to be complicated to be good. I hope you give the recipe a try. Thank you ,Duncan!

  • @Majeskty
    @Majeskty Před rokem +3

    Wife made the Beet Stew today in the crockpot and it’s a keeper. Very simple t make and has great flavor. Well done Greg!

  • @Love3318-v8b
    @Love3318-v8b Před rokem +1

    I’m making this tonight! Thanks! The recipe instructions were simple and much more chill than other channels.

  • @lisaw.5223
    @lisaw.5223 Před 7 lety +110

    made it over and over again. a winner for our family. thanks for step by step directions.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 7 lety +4

      Thank you very much for trying the recipe. I'm very happy that your family likes it.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +3

      If you want the liquids to thicken, you need to coat the meat with a light dusting of flour.

    • @RobotDecoy
      @RobotDecoy Před 4 lety +1

      *I havnt made THIS exact recipe, but 1 very similar*
      I like to use whole baby carrots and baby potatoes, no flour. Works great for me.
      Gonna try THIS exact recipe later today.

    • @jcbulldog533
      @jcbulldog533 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RobotDecoy That's a great thought of using baby carrots!! I'm going to make it soon that way & add frozen peas because I like them

    • @troubler2115
      @troubler2115 Před 4 lety

      @@jcbulldog533 don't add the peas until you can just put a fork through the carrots. My kids won't eat peas so I add a few frozen green beans near the last hour.

  • @fargone--2945
    @fargone--2945 Před 6 lety +78

    Looks better than some over paid chefs recipes.

  • @PopK76
    @PopK76 Před 5 lety +61

    This is exactly how my mom did it, and many variants. We've used hamburger, added other vegetables. Even added some beef broth and dumplings. If Mom made it, it was always good.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +7

      Thanks very much for watching my video. I agree, the things our Moms made were the best.

    • @tolget4684
      @tolget4684 Před 4 lety +3

      Scott K We used Bisquick for dumplings and boy were they good.

  • @NorthlanderMN
    @NorthlanderMN Před rokem +1

    Love the simplicity of this plus it looks so darn good. I’m gonna make this . Thanks so much.

  • @tamathaan77drews40
    @tamathaan77drews40 Před 4 lety +23

    Wow, a boy that listens to his mother! 😉

  • @TheWolfePit
    @TheWolfePit Před 9 lety +106

    THAT is a beautiful and hearty pot of stew! Great texture on the gravy too! Nice cook!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 9 lety +17

      ***** Thank you very much! The V-8 and flour on the meat combine to make a nice gravy, and just like most soups and stews it tastes even better the next day.

    • @mandynshane
      @mandynshane Před 5 lety

      Add

    • @rustys9190
      @rustys9190 Před 3 lety

      @@gregmccutchan. ok greg thanks a bunch buddy

    • @shoshqualitytranslations
      @shoshqualitytranslations Před 3 lety

      @@gregmccutchan. Hi Greg, great stew. Can you share the recipe?

  • @davidpulcini2936
    @davidpulcini2936 Před 8 lety +21

    Greg:
    "Man oh Man this stew is delicious" I cannot thank you enough-I made it today and I am so pleased with the the way it turned out.
    I love the way you explain the recipe and how easy it goes together,thanks again!!!!!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 8 lety +2

      +David Pulcini Thanks very much for watching. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the recipe!

  • @pjd2709
    @pjd2709 Před 5 lety +15

    Good job on the recipe! My only comment is on the crock-pot, it is a slow cooker, and not like a regular saucepan cooking on the stove top, so everytime you lift the lid, that adds to your cooking time, as it takes some time to build up the heat inside and get going again, so it is not meant for lifting the lid every 30 minutes or how ever often you do so, that is for a regular on top of the stove top cooking pots, a crock-pot you put every thing in and set the temp and come back many hours later and then test, stir, then eat! I know this is some years older video, but I just wanted to let you know.

    • @ng3069
      @ng3069 Před 4 lety +4

      PJ D I’ve used a crockpot for more than thirty years. It doesn’t hurt to lift the lid!

    • @jcbulldog533
      @jcbulldog533 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ng3069 I agree,lifting half way through to stir has never caused me personally lots of added time at all.. It's just a real quick stir & put it right back on,No biggie

    • @lfeco
      @lfeco Před 3 lety +1

      If you're cooking with a slow cooker time isn't a big concern.

    • @timothykaczmarek5871
      @timothykaczmarek5871 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lfeco it can be, if you need a longer cook time on a larger or tougher cut of meat, then yes, time is a concern. Otherwise you may end up with shoe leather!

  • @northerngrace6108
    @northerngrace6108 Před 4 lety +2

    I made this yesterday it was so delicious, thank you! I browned the floured beef in olive oil on skillet first. I substituted Worcestershire sauce with A1 steak sauce (watered down a bit) & a little bit of garlic salt (no need reg salt just some pepper) instead of fresh garlic. Also added in peas.

    • @timothykaczmarek5871
      @timothykaczmarek5871 Před 3 lety +3

      Try using some good red wine instead of water, or beef broth to "water down" your A-1 sauce.

  • @Denvercoder
    @Denvercoder Před 9 měsíci

    Moms have the best recipes. And that was before the internet.

  • @OGStrijder
    @OGStrijder Před 7 lety +8

    Delicious, thank you so sharing your mother's recipe

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS Před 9 lety +38

    I love crockpot recipes. That looks really great Greg. Good job

    • @m.morininvestor9920
      @m.morininvestor9920 Před 5 lety +3

      And usually crockpot food is like the healthiest food you can have and you save a lot of money by eating at home!!! It's perfect

  • @jay-ny4yr
    @jay-ny4yr Před 5 lety +7

    " that's maybe a teaspoon. Who knows " this guy is so funny

  • @asanablue
    @asanablue Před 2 lety

    Excellent presentation.from visual to direct simple verbal communication. Your pace is perfect. Thank you.

  • @jcc2c22
    @jcc2c22 Před 3 lety +1

    My wife just made this today, exactly by the recipe, and it's wonderful. We'll be having it often. Easy to make, simple ingredients and tastes delicious! Who could ask for anything else?

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. I thank you very much for watching.

  • @rhondasmithis
    @rhondasmithis Před 8 lety +25

    I can't wait to try this tomorrow. :-) Two things I wanted to share. For anyone who doesn't have V-8 brand, canned vegetable juice may be available, just called something else, or tomato juice with celery salt to season could also work. My first slow cooker meal finished just before bedtime, because you add about 20 minutes to your cooktime each time you take off the lid. No one told me this beforehand. The longer that roast took, the more times I checked on it!

  • @nanacoleman6801
    @nanacoleman6801 Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve been using this recipe for a couple years now, definitely my favorite!

  • @MrMegaFredZeppelin
    @MrMegaFredZeppelin Před 9 lety +19

    This looks most excellent and easy. We will try this soon. Right into my CULINARY playlist. Thank you. ROCK ON!!!!!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 9 lety +1

      MrMegaFredZeppelin Thanks! I hope you give it a try and like it!

  • @molloyvader
    @molloyvader Před 4 lety +2

    "However much you want." Most chillaxed measures ever!

  • @mitchellwilliams9697
    @mitchellwilliams9697 Před 3 lety

    Thanks simple old time cooking is always the best.

  • @daisybenton8609
    @daisybenton8609 Před 4 lety +3

    Ooh thank you lm gonna try this recipe. Cause I love beef stew.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety

      I hope you give it a try. Thanks very much for watching!

  • @callalilly63
    @callalilly63 Před 5 lety +4

    Great recepie. Definitely can make it to your taste. I would add bay leaves. Thank your mom, and thank you for sharing.

  • @carolg7570
    @carolg7570 Před 6 lety +24

    I love that you don’t have to brown the meat beforehand with this recipe. Very convenient. I’m adding this to my list of freezable meals 🙂

  • @rebekahpowers1595
    @rebekahpowers1595 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s so cute,his moms recipe,thankyou!

  • @rebeccastratton4114
    @rebeccastratton4114 Před 5 lety +1

    It is hot here in Tennessee and this popped up. I have to say that is the easiest most delicious recipe I have ever seen for beef stew. I will surely make mine this way next time the weather is cool.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      I hope you give the recipe a try. It will certainly warm you up on a cold day. Thanks for watching!

  • @Jef8
    @Jef8 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video, I'm going to give this a try, thank you for the upload.

  • @saraconsoli3653
    @saraconsoli3653 Před 7 lety +6

    We just had this tonight, phenomenal recipe!! Thanks to you and your mom!!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 7 lety

      Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. I will tell my Mom!

  • @Lisa12329
    @Lisa12329 Před 5 lety +4

    Staying true to mom. Priceless! :)

  • @tammypace7732
    @tammypace7732 Před 3 lety +1

    My husband talked about a crock pot recipe for beef stew with V-8....Thank goodness I found this!! Going to make it this weekend!!! Thanks!!

  • @MsDilwitit
    @MsDilwitit Před 4 lety +2

    If I had a son this is exactly how I'd show him to do it. Yes indeed!!!

  • @boodro2122
    @boodro2122 Před 4 lety +100

    Worcestershire sauce, I put that $*** on everything!

    • @notmebutyou8350
      @notmebutyou8350 Před 4 lety +2

      😂😂😂

    • @ladychatelaine697
      @ladychatelaine697 Před 4 lety +3

      It's actually pronounced as wooster...just saying. Lol...🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

    • @boodro2122
      @boodro2122 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ladychatelaine697 all my life until recently I've been over enunciating the whole word. I say, "wurstershire" now. Getting closer lol

    • @ladychatelaine697
      @ladychatelaine697 Před 4 lety +1

      @@boodro2122
      Lol...just say 'Wooster' and you're home and dry...🙂🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

    • @tolget4684
      @tolget4684 Před 4 lety +1

      BOODRO WEBB A fridge is empty if it doesn't contain a bottle of it.

  • @danvanhoose6783
    @danvanhoose6783 Před 6 lety +17

    Looks good.good cold weather meal.

  • @virginiafry9854
    @virginiafry9854 Před 5 lety +15

    Ideally - sear the meat quickly over high heat in a little oil.
    This keeps in the juices.

    • @paulaporter778
      @paulaporter778 Před 5 lety +1

      Yes!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +10

      You can do that if you wish. It doesn't make any difference. The juices aren't going anywhere in the Crockpot with all the other liquids. Searing the meat doesn't make any difference in this recipe.

    • @centralcalifornia6527
      @centralcalifornia6527 Před 5 lety +1

      @@gregmccutchan. that's so true we don't make stew we're Mexican American our is called galldoe

    • @lisaspikes4291
      @lisaspikes4291 Před 4 lety +2

      I think searing the meat would mess up the thickening process of the flour though. You’d have to thicken it another way then. The flour on the meat is what is thickening the broth.

    • @whateverchannel22
      @whateverchannel22 Před 4 lety

      Searing doesn't seal in juices. It's a myth. Says who? Alton Brown, for one....America's Test Kitchen et al.

  • @lesdonkin6887
    @lesdonkin6887 Před 5 lety +1

    Magic recipe..used baby Ayrshire new potatoes...absolutely magic from a slow cooker.......Thanks Les from sunny Edinburgh UK

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      Thanks very much for watching, Les. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  • @sharon4008
    @sharon4008 Před rokem

    No unnecessary, extremely LOUD music. Thank you

  • @carmenc1861
    @carmenc1861 Před 7 lety +5

    On my next crock pot usage! I will make this!

  • @kimkaye9122
    @kimkaye9122 Před 7 lety +4

    I LOVED your Mom's recipe!!! Simple...yet satisfyingly DELIOUS

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 7 lety

      Thank you very much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  • @beansie5493
    @beansie5493 Před 6 lety +5

    Cheers to your mom. Looks great and will definitely try your mom’s exact recipe for my family. Thank you

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety

      +Gianni P Thanks very much for watching. I hope that you and your family will enjoy the recipe.

  • @doreenpowers2176
    @doreenpowers2176 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow...a blast from my past.! This is just the way my grandma use to make it. Brought me right back to my childhood, and going to my grams house after a day of sledding. She always made soups and stews. 😋 I can’t wait to make this. Thank You so much for sharing your mom’s recipe. 👍🏻

  • @Esperalzi-Esfaral
    @Esperalzi-Esfaral Před 5 lety +1

    I I just tried it last week here in Malaysia. I followed this recipe exactly. Turned out great, delicious, yummy. Might wanna try it again

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +1

      Esperalzi Esperal thanks very much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  • @thebaldchef14
    @thebaldchef14 Před 8 lety +86

    Greg, as you certainly know, never underestimate the flavor of V-8 it really makes things happen, just like in your moms beef stew recipe. I like cooking with this quintessential V-8 juice in many of my recipes. I would say this beef stew looks pretty much spot on. Nice!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 8 lety +19

      Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment on my Mom's Crockpot stew recipe, Chef. I love V8 juice. It has many uses in my kitchen and I always like to keep a few cans or bottles in my pantry. One of my favorite things to do with V8 is use it combined with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper for a marinade for cheap, tough steaks. It also makes a damn fine Bloody Mary! Lol!

    • @thebaldchef14
      @thebaldchef14 Před 8 lety +8

      Greg McCutchan Greg V8 does have many uses in the kitchen and it indeed makes a darn good bloody Mary mix.

    • @royalbuff123
      @royalbuff123 Před 6 lety +1

      I'm not in the US and it's terribly dear here. Any suggestions for a substitute ?

    • @reh3884
      @reh3884 Před 6 lety +1

      Gross

    • @charlestownshend5655
      @charlestownshend5655 Před 6 lety +3

      You can use tomato juice with celery salt

  • @RayMacksKitchenandGrill
    @RayMacksKitchenandGrill Před 9 lety +5

    I love beef stew. ..your really looks good my friend.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 9 lety +1

      Ray Mack's Kitchen and Grill Thank you Ray Mack. I always appreciate your kind words.

  • @dogbarbill
    @dogbarbill Před 4 lety +10

    Never heard of using V8 before. Sounds interesting, I need to try it.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +1

      I hope you give it a try. Thanks for watching.

    • @arnoldrapa
      @arnoldrapa Před 4 lety

      If you like tomatoes like I do, add a can of diced or stewed tomatoes too...

    • @bethdavis6863
      @bethdavis6863 Před 4 lety +1

      I use V-8 in chili too.

    • @juliapernicka2698
      @juliapernicka2698 Před 4 lety

      dogbarbill We make cabbage roll soup and use V-8 juice.

  • @ceecee3488
    @ceecee3488 Před 5 lety +1

    My mom used to put V8 in her stews and soups.........it makes such a huge difference doesn't? Course you gotta have cornbread made in the skillet too!!!!! lol......thanks for video......great job.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      I can eat cornbread with anything! Thanks very much for watching!

  • @rolly869suzy
    @rolly869suzy Před 5 lety +2

    Looks good, easy, simple fresh ingredients. I may try this and add a bay leaf and some frozen peas at the end. Thanks for sharing.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      Thanks very much for watching. I hope you give it a try.

  • @smartguy360
    @smartguy360 Před 4 lety +4

    I tried this stew today with a few differences, I made it with chicken and with out Worcestershire sauce and I used a skillet but it came out great

  • @tw3609
    @tw3609 Před 6 lety +4

    Thanks so much for this recipe. I put it together this morning and came back in the afternoon. It was perfect. I didn't have the V8 juice, so I substituted tomato paste and beef broth. By the way, I love your videos.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for watching my videos!

  • @sweettrage
    @sweettrage Před 5 lety +3

    Wow thanks a lot. Looks great!!
    Now I’m hungry. LOL
    Thx for sharing. 😊

  • @olgacruz4726
    @olgacruz4726 Před rokem +2

    Thank u!! I am a caregiver and my clients cant find her original beef stew recipe!! Im going to try to make this tomorrow, it looks delicious. Your mom and u are amazing cooks!
    Edit: I made it and she looooved it. We’ve got leftovers for days. She’s got Parkinson’s so a lot of things get stressful but I loved her smile after tasting your recipe! Thank you so much🥹❤️

  • @karaamundson3964
    @karaamundson3964 Před 4 lety +1

    I loved "Western Spaghetti" so much that I asked for it for my birthday dinner one year.
    In an electric skillet, heat a T veg oil & some salt. Cube a pounded flank steak and drop 'm in to brown. Drain a can of black olives & dump'm in with a pack (+/-) of dry spaghetti and tomato juice to WELL cover. Put cubes or strips of American cheese on top and give it some time. (I know! Not sure if cheddar or Jack would suffice, even though I'm not an American fan.) When the pasta is done, dish'er up.
    My dad & I also enjoyed bacon, green beans, & tomatoes--classic "use up the garden produce!" dish. If you don't do frozen & canned, the order to cook is bacon (remove, reserve some fat), beans (steam covered 1/2way), tomatoes (with or without the skins, it's going down your gullet!)

  • @doddski1235
    @doddski1235 Před 6 lety +8

    great video will try this tomorrow
    god bless mums!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety +1

      +dodd ski Thank you for watching. I hope you will enjoy the recipe!

  • @jacquelinedixon6438
    @jacquelinedixon6438 Před 5 lety +3

    Im making this right now , i put a little more juice in since i added peas, i know its hot out bur this sounds good in a crockpot instead of in the on the stove or oven like my recipe calls for.

  • @NolaGB
    @NolaGB Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you, Greg and to your mother also. I plan to make a pot of your stew right after Christmas with some homemade crusty sourdough dough bread!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      I hope that you enjoy the recipe. I love sourdough bread! Thanks very much for watching!

  • @myrakeefer5977
    @myrakeefer5977 Před 2 lety

    I take green bell peppers,onions, garlic, and a beef roast with V-8. Put in crock pot. Make mashed potatoes and a veggie. The broth is so good.my kids grandkids and great grandchildren love it.

  • @k3grappler
    @k3grappler Před 4 lety

    Nice recipe. I am going to make it tomorrow. Cooking our mother's recipes is a way of remembering her. My sister and I are both in our 70's. Our mother is long gone, but we talk all the time about what our mother cooked for us when we were kids. And we still make a lot of her recipes. But, you know what, they just aren't quite as good as when mom made them.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety

      I hope you enjoy the recipe. Thanks very much for watching.

  • @kaleidoscope8743
    @kaleidoscope8743 Před 5 lety +50

    Corn bread or buttermilk biscuits please!

  • @rustybrown1835
    @rustybrown1835 Před 4 lety +5

    Except for the garlic , that's how my grandmother made hers sometimes she would add whole stewed tomatoes. Had eaten alot of grannies stew when she was alive, I have made it myself over the years but can never get it to taste just like my grandmother's.

    • @southernmediator8919
      @southernmediator8919 Před 3 lety +1

      I caught my sneaky Grandma putting a teaspoon of sugar in some of her stuff, it kind of take the 'bitter' off of some tomato sauces. But be easy or they can taste the 'sweet'.

    • @rustybrown1835
      @rustybrown1835 Před 3 lety

      @@southernmediator8919 my grandmother used to do the same thing.

  • @Watcher3223
    @Watcher3223 Před 9 lety +38

    He added V8 to the stew.
    Well you could say ...
    (puts on sunglasses)
    --- his stew is firing on all cylinders.
    YEAH!!!!!

    • @stephenrichards5386
      @stephenrichards5386 Před 6 lety

      what is V8

    • @philipjfry1383
      @philipjfry1383 Před 6 lety

      V8 is an 8 cylinder car engine or vegetable juice in a can.

    • @stephenrichards5386
      @stephenrichards5386 Před 6 lety

      The V8 engine is not a problem for me. I had one in a Pilot many centuries ago but canned vegetable juice?

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 6 lety

      I have updated the description box of this video to answer the question.

  • @chadscombatvet9182
    @chadscombatvet9182 Před 3 lety

    Made this recipe tonight. Added extra meat, frozen peas at the end, no V8, some hot sauce. Great result. Could not be easier. Thanks!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you liked it. Thank you very much for your service and thanks for watching!

  • @sunflowerz54
    @sunflowerz54 Před 3 lety +1

    I have using V8 for years as a soup base. Gives it a wonderful rich flavor!!! And a package of onion soup mix !!

  • @valcomm5
    @valcomm5 Před 9 lety +26

    Greg, that looks magnificent. Beef stew rocks and you nailed it your way. Sure would like to have some of that right now. Great video brother.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 9 lety +3

      Smokes A Rollin Thanks Russ! This is one of those few things I ate when I was a kid that tastes better than I remember.

  • @novembersky3749
    @novembersky3749 Před 5 lety +6

    finally 'man can cook too!' thanks man : )

  • @davestinykitchen3673
    @davestinykitchen3673 Před 9 lety +7

    Greg that was awesome , it looked so rich , im soo hungry now thanks for sharing ...

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 9 lety +1

      Daves Tiny Kitchen Thank you very much Dave. It's very simple and I hope you give it a try.

    • @davestinykitchen3673
      @davestinykitchen3673 Před 9 lety +2

      its the time of year for comforting stews for sure , i will try it this winter, :-)

  • @leahmcb5788
    @leahmcb5788 Před 4 lety +1

    I found this last night. Its in my crock pot right now. I can hardly wait. Thanks for the recipe.

  • @thatbitch9753
    @thatbitch9753 Před 4 lety +1

    JUST HAVE TO SAY AMAZING JUST AMAZING ...MINE IS SOOO GOOOD YOU HAVE NO IDEA ...THANKS SO MUCH !!!

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks very much for watching!

    • @thatbitch9753
      @thatbitch9753 Před 4 lety

      Greg McCutchan it is amazing ,specially on a very cold day...it’s -36 here lol Alberta for ya lol 😂 and no thank you for putting it up !!

  • @TessCooks4u
    @TessCooks4u Před 9 lety +35

    Greg, That really looks good. Love crock pot dishes. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. :)

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 9 lety +3

      Tess Cooks 4u Thank you Tess. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

  • @elizabethbrooks3842
    @elizabethbrooks3842 Před 8 lety +6

    I'm making it this Sunday. I can't wait I've never tried V8 in anything!

  • @darylcadman2863
    @darylcadman2863 Před 5 lety +22

    Just a point.... Don't keep lifting the lid. Every time you do you loose about half an hour of cooking time.

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety +4

      It only took 4 hours even after all the lid lifting.

    • @robinastips6986
      @robinastips6986 Před 5 lety +1

      Daryl Cadman yes!

    • @Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree
      @Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree Před 4 lety +4

      Greg McCutchan
      Do it the way you are doing it. It works.

    • @debbiehocking8047
      @debbiehocking8047 Před 4 lety +1

      If your looking you are not cooking! Never lift lid on crockpot!! It’s sacrilegious!

    • @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164
      @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 Před 4 lety +1

      Then how do you stir it? Stews need to be stirred once in a while. The browning on the sides to be scraped down into the mix.

  • @TheCombatartist
    @TheCombatartist Před 2 lety

    Just tried this - EXCELLENT. THANK YOUR MOM!

  • @connectionoflivesandinterests

    *Hello, Great Recipe. My husband made Crock pot Beef Stew today with his venison. He did everything you did, but used Beef stock instead of the V8 juice. Yes.... I enjoy seeing different recipes. Thank you for sharing. 😋😋😋* Sharon in SC

  • @bridgethillick2603
    @bridgethillick2603 Před 9 lety +22

    This looks to good not to try ! Definitely going to be making this very soon. Great recipe:)

  • @Oc4ever12
    @Oc4ever12 Před 6 lety +4

    It looks delicious!!! Thanks!!!

  • @glendahawkins3227
    @glendahawkins3227 Před 5 lety +3

    Pretty much like mine. Only difference is the Worcestershire sauce and the V8. Looks good.

  • @72mymmot
    @72mymmot Před 4 lety +1

    Made this Sunday. I used the baby carrots and used spicy V8. Everything was exact and OMG...best I've ever had. Will definitely be a staple for me

  • @collef1136
    @collef1136 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for posting. I heard with crock pot cooking the key is not to open the lid. One source said every time you do it adds 20 min to your cooking time. Not sure how true that is but because of that I only open near the end of cooking time. Hope that makes sense. They say that when you let the steam out you lower the cooking temperature thus takes longer for it to get back up. Cant wait to try it. Nice and easy. Thanks again. 🙏🏻❤️

    • @gregmccutchan.
      @gregmccutchan.  Před 5 lety

      I hope you try the recipe and I appreciate you watching my video, but I don't buy into that myth. Modern crockpots are controlled by a thermocouple. When you take the lid off and the heat is lost, the cooker will sense this and turn on the heating elements to regain the lost heat just like when you open your oven door. In this video the entire cook took 4 hours. I had to take the lid off to check when my food was done. If I didn't take the lid off and check my food how would I ever know when it was done? Don't be afraid to remove the lid and taste your food every few hours and make adjustments. It won't add that much cooking time, and as I've said before if I was concerned about how long it takes l wouldn't be using a "slow cooker ".

    • @collef1136
      @collef1136 Před 5 lety

      Thank you. I hadn’t heard of that. Thanks for sharing.