The flavor of the wine is an integral part of the dish, but there's never any alcohol left to worry about. If you don't drink alcohol, so are concerned about purchasing a bottle of wine and not being able to use it all, you might want to borrow some from a friend for this dish. If you are absolutely opposed to coming anywhere near wine for religious and/or cultural reasons, balsamic vinegar can sometimes be a good substitute. However, I would start with perhaps 1/4 cup and add more to taste, as it will be a different flavor than what wine gives the dish. Just be sure to buy a good brand of balsamic vinegar and make sure that it is fresh...not something that's been lurking in your kitchen cupboard forever!
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I really don't like stew, but my husband does. I tried this recipe and now I love stew. Thanks.
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can this be done without the alcohol?
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i was in the step where i cook in in oil the beef and it turned out like mud brown and it has liquid is that normal?
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