Stewing

Stewing refers to simmering ingredients in a small to moderate amount of liquid, which often becomes a sauce with the food. Most stew dishes consist of chopped ingredients such as meat (often browned first) and vegetables placed in a large casserole or stock pot with some water, stock, or other liquid. The pot is covered and the food simmered for some time on the range or in a moderate oven. Stews often taste better the day after their initial preparation, because the overnight rest deepens their flavors.