Is slow-cooked beef stew the same as beef stew?

It is a type of beef stew, but it stresses slow cooking and very tender meat.

Is this phrase used in restaurant menus?

Yes. It sounds appealing and tells customers the dish is cooked for a long time.

Can I say slow-cooked stew instead?

Yes, if the meat type is clear from context or not important.

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slow-cooked-beef-stew

/ˌsləʊ kʊkt biːf stjuː/

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noun

beef stew cooked slowly for a long time, usually until the meat is very soft and the sauce is rich.

We had slow-cooked beef stew for dinner.
The meat in this stew is very tender.
Slow-cooked beef stew tastes better the next day.

Adinary Nuance

Slow-cooked beef stew is more specific than 'beef stew' because it highlights the long cooking time. It also sounds warmer and more descriptive than simply saying 'stew.' In recipes and menus, writers use it to promise soft meat and deeper flavour.

In other languages

Vietnamese: món bò hầm nấu chậm
Spanish: estofado de res a fuego lento
Chinese: 慢炖牛肉炖菜
Japanese: 牛肉の煮込み
Korean: 천천히 끓인 소고기 스튜

Etymology

This phrase combines Old English 'stēw' through Middle English for a cooked meat dish with modern 'slow-cooked,' which became common in cooking language in the 20th century.

Common phrases

a bowl of slow-cooked beef stewslow-cooked beef stew reciperich slow-cooked beef stew

Synonyms

beef stew braised beef

Related words

stew braise roast beef pot roast

Frequently asked questions

Is slow-cooked beef stew the same as beef stew?: It is a type of beef stew, but it stresses slow cooking and very tender meat.
Is this phrase used in restaurant menus?: Yes. It sounds appealing and tells customers the dish is cooked for a long time.
Can I say slow-cooked stew instead?: Yes, if the meat type is clear from context or not important.