What Makes Martha Stewart's Beef Stew So Special. Most beef stew recipes start by searing the beef, but Martha Stewart’s ...

My absolute go-to as of late is Martha Stewart’s Beef Stew, which employs just a handful of impactful ingredients and only requires 15 minutes of prep work. It’s simple, hearty and reliable.

Most beef stew recipes start by searing the beef, but Martha Stewart’s approach is pretty unique because she doesn’t do this. Instead, she lets the beef simmer slowly in the water to absorb ...