Beef Stew with Chocolate

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I tried this recipe because there was one review that said "their pickest eaters loved it". This is hands down the best beef stew I have ever made. The only thing I changed was added one more can of beef broth to add more liquid. Loved, loved, loved it! I picked out the most tender stew meat too! Great recipe for all those meat and potatoe lovers. I have never tried leeks, but we are a garlic and onion family. I will use leeks a lot more often for the wonderful, mild onion flavor. I served it with Ciabatta rolls to dip. Thanks Sandra!!!

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Best stew recipe that I've tried. Everyone in the family loves it, even the picky children. The only thing I do different is added celery. Awesome :

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I do not understand the lone reviewer that said this dish was "ho-hum". That little bit of chocolate changes EVERYTHING. I am thinking that perhaps they left it out and won't admit to it. This is by far THE MOST AMAZING BEEF STEW I HAVE EVER TASTED and Hubby agrees. I am Hungarian, so I KNOW beef stew. The recipe is easy to follow, throw the stuff in a crockpot at bedtime or in the AM before you leave for work/school/whathaveyou and viola! ...the crockpot does all the work and YOU get all the kudos! :o

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I never liked beef stew because of the blandness of grey gravy. Not any more. The chocolate, seasonings, tomato and wine are perfect. The color and aroma draw you in. I just bake a few Pilsbury Grands right before serving and its a complete meal that the family loves.

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I am not at all impressed with this stew! It is just OK. I followed the recipe as directed. I don't get the use of 2 tbls. of bittersweet chocolate. You can't taste it and it was a waste of $$.
A better recipe is using McCormack's beef stew packet and substituting red wine for 1/2 the liquid. Now that's fantastic. This is a bit of a bore.......Sorry!

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This was the best beef stew I have ever made. It is so easy and everyone loved it. My boyfriend always wants me to make his mother's recipe, and then I made this recipe and he loved it. I love it that it is made in the slow cooker and you can take it anywhere. We have a plug in in our truck so I can start it at home and then plug it in the truck while we travel so it is ready to eat when we want. Thanks Sandra

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I made this for a work potluck, and it was gone, pot wiped clean by bread. Everyone asked for the recipe. I made it for my husband a few weeks later, and this is the best beef stew recipe he's ever had. I added about 3/4 the packet of seasoning and added some roux to thicken Thanks, Sandra!

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i have been looking for a good beef stew recipe and i have found it now! the beef came out tender and succulent, the sauce was deep and complex with flavor and the combination of vegetables was perfect to my palate. i will making this stew for years to come.

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So good I had a special request to make it again. My wife is a nurse and works nights so she sleeps during the day. I'm not much of a cook, but have been trying my hand at stews, roasts and other things I can have cooking all day for her when she wakes up. I came upon this recipe and gave it a try. I used two mini dark chocolate bars and half an onion instead of leeks. We both engulfed two bowls of this and I sent the rest with her to work. She let her friends have some and they said it was amazing, and asked that I make it again. It is in the crockpot right now.

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this stew is stu-pendous! I made it last night using my new slow cooker for the first time. It came out perfectly, the meat was so tender it just fell apart. The overall flavor was rich and well seasoned. The chocolate added a unique touch. The leeks were a nice flavor change from the usual onions too. I'm going to serve the rest tonight in sourdough bread bowls. Yum! This one's a keeper. Oh, it was easy too!