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MBE Bloke Stew - Help ASAP - Answer Needed

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HappyIdiotTalk
HappyIdiotTalk Posts: 1,443 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Thought I'd try mrbadexamples stew. Starting it now. But dont have ale. Can I use Kingfisher Lager Beer or a bottle of Becks instead?

Thanks,

Back in 20 mins to see if theres been an answer.
SIMPLE SIMON - Met a pie man going to the fair. Said Simple Simon to the pie man, "What have you got there?" Said the pie man unto Simon, "Pies, you simpleton!"
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  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    You can try anything. If it does not work out there is always the bin.

    That is my philosophy any way.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • Penny_Watcher
    Penny_Watcher Posts: 3,518 Forumite
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    ariba10 wrote:
    You can try anything. If it does not work out there is always the bin.

    That is my philosophy any way.

    Seconded :D

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  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    I don't use alcohol in cooking, as that would be a waste. :beer:

    So, you can leave it out completely. I really don't like the sound of either of your options, but then I don't like lager. IIRC, somewhere in the thread scheming_gypsy mentions chucking in half a can of lager....
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • HappyIdiotTalk
    HappyIdiotTalk Posts: 1,443 Forumite
    Hummm dont want to throw my first ever stew in the bin... I'll do what MBE does and eat it anyhoo. I'm putting a leek in too.
    SIMPLE SIMON - Met a pie man going to the fair. Said Simple Simon to the pie man, "What have you got there?" Said the pie man unto Simon, "Pies, you simpleton!"
  • HappyIdiotTalk
    HappyIdiotTalk Posts: 1,443 Forumite
    Its done. I left out the leek as I thought I'd already gone over the top with the other load of veggies. I made the stock with well over a pint of water which I took from the pan I cooked the veggies in, topped up with water out of the Brita, half a bottle of Becks and 3 Oxo cubes.

    Its all cooking away as we speak on LOW. I started it off with a couple of houts on HIGH.

    Heres a few piccies I took during preparations:
    http://www.colinsteadman.com/Stew/index.html

    When do I need to switch it off, or can I just leave it until lunchtime tomorrow?

    Thanks again.
    SIMPLE SIMON - Met a pie man going to the fair. Said Simple Simon to the pie man, "What have you got there?" Said the pie man unto Simon, "Pies, you simpleton!"
  • jobbingmusician
    jobbingmusician Posts: 20,347 Forumite
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    What time are you planning to have lunch? If it were me, I'd just leave it on :beer:

    (I've done this before. One slow cooker is fine with this, the other doesn't take 'low' literally enough and has been known to scorch the bottom slightly. I think it's a faulty SC, though! :mad: )

    P.S. It looks great! :D
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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
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    How was it? Did it work with the lager? Oh, just realised, you won't have had it unless you're planning a very early lunch.

    It looks deish!

    Penny. x
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  • HappyIdiotTalk
    HappyIdiotTalk Posts: 1,443 Forumite
    Just lifted the lid and had a little taste. Not bad! I think it needs a bit of salt though, I only added some to the veggies while they were cooking so theres hardly any in it. When I've woken up a bit and go and prinkle a bit in.
    SIMPLE SIMON - Met a pie man going to the fair. Said Simple Simon to the pie man, "What have you got there?" Said the pie man unto Simon, "Pies, you simpleton!"
  • jobbingmusician
    jobbingmusician Posts: 20,347 Forumite
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    HappyIdiotTalk wrote:
    Just lifted the lid and had a little taste. Not bad! I think it needs a bit of salt though, I only added some to the veggies while they were cooking so theres hardly any in it. When I've woken up a bit and go and prinkle a bit in.

    :rotfl: Lik:rolleyes: e me - awake enough to log on and post, but not awake enough to lift a salt cellar......
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  • jobbingmusician
    jobbingmusician Posts: 20,347 Forumite
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    Actually, from the look of the above it appears that I am NOT quite awake enough to post :D
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