Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty. A dollop of pesto ... of meats (usually several cuts of pork and beef). In place of the Portuguese chouriço ...
When I was a kid, beef stew was a family staple. I'll be honest... I didn't love it. Then, I grew up and started making my own, and I quickly changed my mind about this hearty winter comfort food.