2 day old stew

expat_jo

Hi

I wonder if someone can help me. I made a beef stew 2 days ago (using frozen beef which was well in date when frozen) and the left overs have been in the fridge since.

Would it still be OK to reheat and give to my baby tonight? He is 1.

Many thanks

Mr_Lahey

expat_jo wrote: »

Hi

I wonder if someone can help me. I made a beef stew 2 days ago (using frozen beef which was well in date when frozen) and the left overs have been in the fridge since.

Would it still be OK to reheat and give to my baby tonight? He is 1.

Many thanks

Yes it would, 3 days is the usual 'safety' time. Many have probably eaten Stew long past 3 days.

Just make sure you heat it up fully.

expat_jo

Thanks very much. I thought so - I think stew is supposed to be better the next day, isn't it?, but I tend to get a bit panicky after the 2nd because I am still learning the rules.

Thanks for the advice.

expat_jo

OK, stupid question. How would you heat it? Microwave or stove (or oven?) And for how long (it is about 1 medium adult portion)

StrawberryYogurt

I would heat it on the hob, slowly and thoroughly, stirring lots It will be yum x

expat_jo

Thanks. Off to heat it up ..... :-)

Mr_Lahey

StrawberryYogurt wrote: »

I would heat it on the hob, slowly and thoroughly, stirring lots It will be yum x

I agree, def on the hob and slowly, you tend to get cold spots in the microwave.

wayne

expat_jo wrote: »

Hi

I wonder if someone can help me. I made a beef stew 2 days ago (using frozen beef which was well in date when frozen) and the left overs have been in the fridge since.

Would it still be OK to reheat and give to my baby tonight? He is 1.

Many thanks

we always make a big pan of stew.have some for tea on first day the remainder is split in to two batches and is either frozen or add herbs or an italian oxo to one batch and cover with pastry to make a pie.the last portion we add curry powder to with some chilli powder to make a curry with rice.:D

Nargleblast

Erin Pizzey wrote an excellent book, The !!!!!!'s Cook Book, shame it's out of print now. In it she gave a recipe for a four-day stew. Day 1 - Make a huge vat of stew and eat some. Day 2 - add extra vegetables and wine to leftovers and eat. Day 3 - Curry remainder and eat. Day 4 - if any left, put it on the garden to kill the weeds.

Nosht

StrawberryYogurt wrote: »

I would heat it on the hob, slowly and thoroughly, stirring lots It will be yum x

To be on the safe side I would bring it to the boil for a few minutes then simmer.
Use your nose, does it smell different? Some vegetables such as turnip can lessen the life of soups & stews. :eek:

Regards,

N.